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Dodgers closer Jonathan Broxton to have arthroscopic elbow surgery

Dodgers closer Jonathan Broxton , out since May with a bruised elbow, will have arthroscopic surgery Monday to reduce a spur on his right elbow and remove loose chips.Dodgers trainer Stan Conte says the procedure is a minor cleanup that will allow Broxton to head into his offseason throwing program without impediment.However, Broxton's days with the Dodgers could be nearing an end. His rehabilitation has been slowed by setbacks to his elbow and a sore back.Broxton pitched just 12 2-3 innings this season, when he made $7 million. He is eligible for free agency after the World Series .Javy Guerra and Kenley Jansen emerged as capable late-inning relievers in Broxton's absence, making the two-time All-Star expendable. He was 1-2 with a 5.68 ERA and seven saves this season after compiling 58 saves over 2009 and 2010.Broxton is the latest Dodgers player to have his season ended early because of injury. Right fielder Andre Ethier had minor right knee surgery on Wednesday. Third baseman Casey ...

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