Cesar Hernandez’s season likely came to an abrupt end this past Sunday after the Phillies 2nd baseman suffered a dislocated thumb during a collision with Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo.
“It doesn’t look good for the rest of the year. He didn’t seem in pain, but he’s disappointed obviously. We’ll wait and see [Monday]” said interim manager Pete Mackanin per MLB.com’s Todd Zoelicki following Sunday’s 7-4 win at Citizens Bank Park.
The 23-year old Hernandez was placed on the 60-day DL, is scheduled to have ligament surgery tomorrow (Wednesday), and should be recovered by the new year.