Reds SS Cozart having surgery, 2B Phillips out

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Reds rookie shortstop Zack Cozart will have reconstructive surgery on his non-throwing elbow, ending his chances of returning this season from an usual injury.

The 25-year-old rookie hurt his left elbow while making a tag at second base on July 23. He was on a rehabilitation program trying to get back this season, but continued to have pain and decided on the surgery. He's expected to be recovered by spring training.

Second baseman Brandon Phillips was out of the lineup Wednesday with an injured left elbow, which was hit by a pitch in Tuesday night's 3-2 loss to Colorado. X-rays were negative. Phillips tweeted that he could be sidelined for five days.