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Walkers news: Sept. 4 -- Hip injury will end season for Wibbenmeyer
The St. Louis River Walkers have announced that second baseman Ryan Wibbenmeyer will miss the remainder of the season with a severe hip strain.
It is the third trip to the injured list this season for Wibbenmeyer, who this time was placed on the 60-day IL
The 32-year-old played in just 71 games during which he batted .295 with no homers, 16 RBIs and 33 runs scored.
Taking his place on the roster is 33-year-old middle infielder Matt Weaver, who recently was signed to a minor league contract.
Weaver has not played since the 2039 season, when he was with Rockford.
That year, he hit .216 with five homers, 14 RBIs and 18 runs scored in 67 games/44 starts.
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