Cards' Berkman has torn meniscus
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Lance Berkman had an MRI on Monday which revealed a torn meniscus in his right knee.
The MRI did not reveal an injury to the anterior cruciate ligament, but a noted surgeon and knee specialist is scheduled to provide a second opinion later in the week, according to MLB.com.
The 14-year veteran was injured Saturday against the Los Angeles Dodgers while stretching to make a catch at first base on a routine ground ball hit to shortstop Rafael Furcal.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Berkman was helped off the field and was initially diagnosed with a right knee strain before being placed on the 15-day disabled list on Sunday.
The six-time All-Star is batting .333 with five doubles, a homer and four runs batted in this season, but has played just 13 games.
St. Louis has brought up first baseman Matt Adams from Triple-A Memphis. Adams was the Double-A Texas League's top player last year as well as the Cardinals' Minor League Player of the Year.