Phillies' Myers has MRI, may require hip surgery

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Phillies pitcher Brett Myers could miss his next start -- and potentially more -- with an injured right hip.

General Manager Ruben Amaro Jr. says Myers had an MRI on Thursday that revealed fraying and possible tearing in the labrum of the hip joint.

Myers (4-3) left in the sixth inning of Philadelphia's 6-2 loss to the Florida Marlins on Wednesday after giving up five runs. He had allowed just six runs in 21 innings in three previous starts.

Amaro said in a statement that the right-hander will seek a second opinion from a specialist before a decision is made about his next start or whether he will go on the disabled list.

Myers told The Philadelphia Inquirer on Thursday that doctors said he likely will need surgery to repair the damage.

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