Chipper Jones will start the season on the disabled list as he will undergo knee surgery Monday:

Two days after Jones announced this will be his final year, Braves general manager Frank Wren said Saturday that Jones will undergo arthroscopic surgery to repair torn meniscus in his left knee.

The procedure is scheduled to be performed Monday. The 39-year-old Jones will open the season on the disabled list, but the team expects him to miss only the first six games. Wren said Jones should return in time for the April 13 home opener.

This is the second year in a row Chipper needed arthroscopic surgery on a knee. This is a big reason he’s ready to retire.

Martin Prado will take over until Chipper returns.