The National League batting champion Luis Arraez underwent successful thumb surgery, according to a social media post Wednesday. The San Diego Padres infielder played with a torn ligament for most of the season but is expected to make a full recovery and be a full-go for spring training.
National League batting champion Luis Arraez of the San Diego Padres said he underwent surgery on his left thumb Wednesday to repair a torn ligament. Arraez said he played through the injury for the entire second half of the season.
He had been playing through the pain since mid-June when he tore a ligament in his left thumb on a slide into third base.
Luis Arraez has done his fair share of traveling during the past three seasons as he has bounced from team to team to team. However, he has found a home in San Diego and expressed his desire to stay with the Padres long-term.
San Diego Padres infielder Luis Arraez remains hopeful that the Padres will extend his contract before the 2025 season. He has one year remaining on his contract.
Arraez discussed his future as he's set to reach free agency following the 2025 season.
Not only did the San Diego Padres' Game 5 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Division Series end the Padres season, but it likely marked the close of several players' careers with the Padres.
Los Angeles, San Diego collide Friday night with trip to NLCS on the line
Los Angeles, San Diego collide Friday night with trip to NLCS on the line
The San Deigo Padres had the Atlanta Braves suffering from deja vu after another early offensive explosion in Game 2 of the National League Wild Card Series. Trailing the Braves 1-0, the Padres put together a huge second inning.
Luis Arraez won his third consecutive batting title, this time with the Padres in the National League. He's the first player ever to win the title in three straight years with three different teams. Can you name every player to win the batting at least three times?
The San Diego Padres closed out the regular season with a loss on Sunday afternoon against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The result of the game really didn't matter, as the Padres are locked into the first wild card spot in the National League playoffs.
Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani came up short in his bid to become the first National League player to win the Triple Crown since 1937. Ohtani, who led the NL with 54 homers and 130 RBIs this season, was trying to chase down Luis Arraez of the San Diego Padres for the batting title on Sunday afternoon.
In what is becoming a yearly occurrence in Major League Baseball, San Diego Padres infielder Luis Arraez has clinched his third consecutive batting title, per Bob Nightengale of USA TODAY.
The San Diego Padres have already booked their spot in the 2024 MLB Playoffs, which means these last two games of the season don’t mean much. That’s exactly why they decided to sit several star players on Saturday, including Luis Arraez, per Bob Nightengale.
The infielder struck out for the first time in over one month during the team's 3-1 win over the Houston Astros on Monday.
Luis Arraez will continue his pursuit of one of the legendary Tony Gwynn's team records when the San Diego Padres attempt to close a three-game sweep over the host San Francisco Giants on Sunday afternoon.
For all the holes in Luis Arraez's game that his detractors love to pick out, his plate discipline remains unmatched. The San Diego Padres designated hitter went 3-for-5 with a run and an RBI in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the San Francisco Giants.
As we march on through the month of September, it’s go time for teams looking to cement their spots in the postseason. At the same time, it’s also to a lesser but just as important extent, crunch time for award races around the league.
Luis Arraez revealed more specifics about his injury Friday, telling reporters that he has a torn ligament in his thumb.
Arraez was named to the NL’s bench squad and will still attend the festivities in Arlington since his parents and sister will be in attendance at the Midsummer Classic for the first time.
Less than 24 hours after trading away two-time batting champion Luis Arraez to the San Diego Padres, the move isn't looking so hot for the Miami Marlins.
Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. Emailed daily. Always free!