June 14, 2024, 4:40 PM
The Toronto Blue Jays can’t catch a break when it comes to injuries.
On Wednesday, outfielder Nathan Lukes underwent surgery to repair the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in his left thumb.
There is no official timeline for the 29-year-old’s return to the ballpark, but he’s expected to be available later this season, according to Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi.
Lukes was placed on the seven-day injured list at Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday after suffering the injury the previous Friday.
The California-native has been promising in the minors before his injury, with a .333/.406/.480 slash line through 44 games for Buffalo.
Next up, the Blue Jays take on the Cleveland Guardians Friday evening at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+.