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Alderson's need for an OF will depend on Nimmo, Lagares and Conforto's recovery from surgery

Sandy Alderson told reporters Tuesday that he'll need to know more about Michael Conforto's recovery from shoulder surgery before determining whether to acquire another outfielder this winter.

"I think that's to be determined," Alderson said, after announcing Conforto will have the torn posterior capsule in his left shoulder repaired Wednesday. "We'll know more in about a month or so with respect to Conforto's timetable, and I think we'll know more about Brandon Nimmo and Juan Lagares."

Nimmo, who is batting .293 with a .431 OBP during his last 19 games, has four hits and three walks in nine plate appearances the last two days.