Curtis Granderson Injury: Updates on Mets OF's Recovery from Thumb Surgery

New York Mets outfielder Curtis Granderson injured his left thumb sliding into a base during the National League Championship Series against the Chicago Cubs, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com.

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Granderson Undergoes Surgery on Thursday

Thursday, Nov. 5

According to DiComo, the Mets expect Granderson to be ready for Opening Day despite surgery to repair a ligament in his left thumb.

Granderson, 34, hit .259 with 26 home runs and 70 RBI this season for the Mets, providing the team with a quality bat and a wealth of experience. He was an instrumental part of the team's run to the World Series and will be relied upon again next year to help return the Mets to the postseason.

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