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April 10 (The Sports Xchange) - Chicago White Sox outfielder Avisail Garcia is out for the season with a torn labrum in his left shoulder that will require season-ending surgery. Garcia, 22, is scheduled to undergo season-ending surgery "within the next week," the White Sox said Thursday. Garcia was injured Wednesday at Colorado attempting to make a diving catch in the sixth inning. He landed awkwardly and was removed from the game. - - Manager Bob Mevlin said Thursday that the Oakland Athletics will use a closer by committee until offseason acquisition Jim Johnson regains command and confidence. Johnson, traded to the Athletics from the Baltimore Orioles, understands the demotion, Melvin said Thursday before the series finale against the Minnesota Twins. Johnson's ERA is 18.90 in five games this season, including a blown save and two losses. He had 101 saves in the previous two seasons, best in baseball. - - Cleveland Indians third baseman Lonnie Chisenhall was placed on the paternity list and Justin Sellers was recalled to fill his roster spot. Sellers, 28, was acquired on March 2 from the Los Angeles Dodgers and appeared in 13 games with Cleveland in the spring training, hitting .450 (9-20) with three doubles and three RBIs. (Editing by Frank Pingue)