Astros' Mauricio Dubón Undergoes Successful Thumb Surgery

Dubón is expected to recover in time for spring training after playing through a thumb injury late in the season.

Mauricio Dubón had surgery on his left thumb to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament sustained in early September.
Despite the injury, Dubón played in a career-high 137 games this season, batting .269 with 25 doubles and 47 RBIs.
Dubón made history by starting games at seven different defensive positions for the Astros this season.
He is projected to earn $4.6 million in salary arbitration for the 2025 season, with the Astros retaining control through 2026.
Dubón's recovery is expected to take six to eight weeks, allowing him to return to his utility role by spring training.