Padres' Luis Arraez Undergoes Thumb Surgery After Historic Season

The National League batting champion aims for a full recovery by spring training after playing through a torn ligament.

Luis Arraez, the San Diego Padres infielder, had surgery to repair a torn ligament in his left thumb, an injury sustained in June.
Despite the injury, Arraez clinched his third consecutive batting title, becoming the first player to achieve this with three different teams.
Arraez was acquired by the Padres from the Miami Marlins in May and hit .314 for the season, contributing significantly to the team's playoff run.
The Padres expect Arraez to resume hitting in about eight weeks and be fully ready for the start of spring training in 2025.
Arraez, entering his final year of team control, expressed a desire to remain with the Padres and focus solely on the upcoming season.