Nationwide League batting champion Luis Arraez of the San Diego Padres mentioned he underwent surgical procedure to restore a torn ligament in his left thumb Wednesday.
Arraez mentioned he performed via the damage for the whole second half of the season. He injured it June 25 towards the Washington Nationals on a headfirst slide into third base on a triple.
“As we speak, I underwent surgical procedure on my thumb after pushing via an injured half of the season,” Arraez wrote on X. “Regardless of the ache, I continued to play, however it grew to become clear that surgical procedure was needed to totally get well. The process went easily, and I am now centered on therapeutic and getting again.”
As we speak, I underwent surgical procedure on my thumb after pushing via an injured half of the season. Regardless of the ache, I continued to play, however it grew to become clear that surgical procedure was needed to totally get well. The process went easily, and I am now centered on therapeutic and getting again🦾🙏🏽🚿 pic.twitter.com/pd1bP93N2d
— Luis Arraez (@Arraez_21) October 16, 2024
A group spokesman, per MLB.com, mentioned Arraez was anticipated to renew hitting in about eight weeks and must be totally wholesome for the beginning of spring coaching.
Arraez batted .314 this season whereas profitable his third consecutive batting title. He’s the primary participant to win three straight titles with three completely different groups — he gained the American League crown in 2022 with the Minnesota Twins and in addition gained the NL title with the Miami Marlins in 2023.
Arraez, 27, had 200 hits this season, his second straight yr reaching the milestone. He additionally had 4 homers, 24 doubles and 41 RBIs in 150 video games between the Padres (117) and Marlins (33).
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San Diego acquired Arraez from the Marlins for 4 minor leaguers in early Might.
In 2022, Arraez batted .316 for the Twins and .354 for Miami in 2023.
Total, Arraez has a .323 common with 28 homers and 247 RBIs in 686 profession video games over six seasons with the Twins (2019-22), Marlins (2023-24) and Padres.
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