Marlins 2B Dee Gordon exits with dislocated thumb on Saturday
Marlins second baseman Dee Gordon left Saturday's game against the Reds with a disloacted left thumb. Gordon beat out an infield hit in the seventh inning, but he slid head-first into first base. He immediately left the game with the injury.
Before departing, Gordon was 3 for 4 with an RBI and a run scored, as the Marlins won the game 14-3. He was voted in to be the starting second baseman for the National League All-Star team, but now he will not be able to participate in the Midsummer Classic.
"It's very unfortunate for Dee and for us," Miami manager Dan Jennings said, per MLB.com. "It kind of dampers a big day for us.
Gordon entered play on Saturday with the third-highest batting average in the league. The Marlins have not provided any additional details on the injury, or how long they expect Gordon to be out for. They do not believe Gordon has any ligament damage, and it does not appear that the thumb is broken.
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