Mets INF Ronny Mauricio (torn ACL) to undergo surgery

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New York Mets infield prospect Ronny Mauricio suffered a torn ACL in his right knee while playing in the Dominican Winter League on Sunday and will undergo surgery.

Mauricio, 22, was a candidate to be the Mets' Opening Day third baseman but will likely miss at least the start of the season. The team did not offer a recovery timeline, though the typical recovery for a torn AC