After further review, Reese has successful surgery

BOSTON – Shortstop Pokey Reese finally got his second opinion, and since it was as glum as the first he went ahead and had surgery to repair his right shoulder – an operation that could keep him off the field for another six weeks.

Nearly 10 days after Seattle team physician Larry Pedegana suggested surgery on Reese’s acromioclavicular joint, Reese sought a second opinion from Dr. James Andrews.

Andrews agreed with Pedegana’s diagnosis Wednesday, and Friday, Reese had the operation.

“We’re told it went well,” manager Mike Hargrove said. “Now it’s a matter of rehabilitating the shoulder.”

Reese’s shoulder has plagued him since early in spring training, and he has yet to play a game for the Mariners. The free agent will turn 32 on June 10, and likely won’t return to the roster before then.

Wilson surgery May 20

Catcher Dan Wilson will undergo surgery May 20 to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, and the team placed him on the 60-day disabled list to make room on the roster for catcher Wiki Gonzalez, who was called up from Triple-A Tacoma. He previously played in the major leagues with San Diego (1999-2003), batting .238 in 269 games.

Sixty days, however, doesn’t begin to cover what Wilson faces. “For most ACLs, you figure eight months, which puts you out until around December,” trainer Rick Griffin said.

“The good news is, if Dan wants to continue playing, he’ll be physically ready next spring.”

Wilson signed a one-year contract prior to the season and will be a free agent once again at season’s end.

Sexson becomes dad

Cleanup hitter Richie Sexson missed the game while attending the birth of his first child.

In Sexon’s absence, Hargrove used Raul Ibanez at first base and batted him fourth.