Shawn Shroyer, of MLB.com, reports Texas Rangers 2B Ian Kinsler (hernia) said he would like to play in the World Baseball Classic next year if he is healthy. However, in order to play Kinsler would need to appeal a rule that prohibits players who ended their season on the disabled list from playing in the World Baseball Classic.

News: The Rangers transferred 2B Ian Kinsler from the 15- to the 60-day DL on Monday. Kinsler had sports hernia surgery last week.

Analysis: Kinsler was already out for the season, so this move doesn't mean much in Fantasy. After a breakout 2008, the second baseman should enter 2009 as a top-three Fantasy option

The Associated Press reports the Texas Rangers transferred 2B Ian Kinsler (hernia) to the 60-day disabled list Monday, Sept. 15.

Kinsler is expected to be back at full strength in eight weeks, meaning he's done for the season.

Rangers.MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan reports Texas Rangers 2B Ian Kinsler (hernia) underwent surgery Thursday, Sept. 11, to repair a sports hernia. He's expected to be back at full strength in eight weeks.

Ian Kinsler's season is over due to his sports hernia, and on Thursday he had successful surgery to repair the injury, according to the Dallas Morning News.Kinsler should be back to working out in eight weeks with little reason to believe that the injury will linger on into next season.

Kinsler, who has been on the disabled list since Aug. 18, will have the operation next week in Dallas and the recovery time is four to six weeks. The All-Star second sacker was batting .319 with 71 RBIs and 26 steals before the injury. He will be ready for Spring Training.

News: Texas Rangers All-Star second baseman Ian Kinsler will have season-ending surgery to repair a sports hernia. A first-time All-Star this year, Kinsler hit .319 with 18 homers, 71 RBI, 41 doubles and 26 steals in 121 games.

Analysis: Kinsler last played Aug. 17, and an MRI the following day revealed the injury. He was hopeful of avoiding surgery and possibly playing again this season, but he remains sore and the Rangers said Friday he will have surgery next week. It's now officially safe to cut ties with the Fantasy stud, who will likely be selected in the first few rounds in all leagues next season due to the success he had this year. His numbers, for a middle infielder, are elite. Joaquin Arias has been starting in his place of late and is possibly as suitable a replacement option as there is off the waiver wire in most leagues. Arias is leading off for the Rangers and hits for decent average without any of the power

Ian Kinsler had hoped to return next week to the playing field, but instead he will undergo surgery for his sports hernia thereby ending his 2008 season, according to the Dallas Morning News. "The doctor said the progress I was making just wasn't significant enough and if you don't have surgery for this, it's something you are always going to be dealing with," Kinsler said. "It's the only option."Kinsler will have the surgery on September 11th, a rather unsatisfactory ending to what was shaping up to be a truly historic season. Kinsler finishes the year hitting .319-18-71-102-26, a truly spectacular performance. However, this is the third straight year in which the second baseman has missed at least a month of action. He should be fine by the start of next year as the typical recovery time for this procedure is two months. Joaquin Arias figures to fill in at second base.

Ian Kinsler will undergo season-ending surgery for his sports hernia. Kinsler was supposed to be back next week, but he was still feeling soreness when he tried to run. "The doctor said the progress I was making just wasn't significant enough and if you don't have surgery for this, it's something you are always going to be dealing with," Kinsler said. "It's the only option." Joaquin Arias will likely play second for the rest of the year, giving him minimal value in AL-only leagues.Source: Dallas Morning News Related: Joaquin Arias

Ian Kinsler had hoped to return next week to the playing field, but instead he will undergo surgery for his sports hernia thereby ending his 2008 season, according to the Dallas Morning News. "The doctor said the progress I was making just wasn't significant enough and if you don't have surgery for this, it's something you are always going to be dealing with," Kinsler said. "It's the only option."Kinsler will have the surgery on September 11th, a rather unsatisfactory ending to what was shaping up to be a truly historic season. Kinsler finishes the year hitting .319-18-71-102-26, a truly spectacular performance. However, this is the third straight year in which the second baseman has missed at least a month of action. He should be fine by the start of next year as the typical recovery time for this procedure is two months.

Evan Grant, of The Dallas Morning News, reports Texas Rangers 2B Ian Kinsler (hernia) will undergo surgery to fix a sports hernia in his abdominal wall and will miss the remainder of the season. The surgery will be performed by Dr. John Preskitt Sept. 11. Kinsler stated that he should be able to run full speed within six to eight weeks, which will allow him to perform his offseason conditioning program.

Ian Kinsler had hoped to return next week to the playing field, but instead he will undergo surgery for his sports hernia thereby ending his 2008 season, according to the Dallas Morning News. "The doctor said the progress I was making just wasn't significant enough and if you don't have surgery for this, it's something you are always going to be dealing with," Kinsler said. "It's the only option."Kinsler will have the surgery on September 11th

Rangers.MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan reports Texas Rangers 2B Ian Kinsler (hernia) pushed himself in a pregame workout Tuesday, Sept. 2, and reported improvement. He's expected to meet with a doctor Wednesday to gauge his improvement. "I feel like I'm close. The question is if I'm going to get better," Kinsler said. "I can't play at this level right now. It's got to get better. The question is if I get in there, will I hurt it again. I'll see the doctor and go from there."

Kinsler took batting practice Tuesday, fielded ground balls at second base -- ranging from side to side but not at full speed -- and ran some sprints along the first-base line. "I've got to get myself to the point where I trust myself when I break hard after something," Kinsler said. For the time being, Joaquin Arias remains the club's everyday second baseman.