It was announced on Sunday afternoon that Daniel Robertson will require surgery to repair his dislocated thumb, and his recovery timetable puts him out at least 6-8 weeks, effectively ending his season. There’s a chance he could return in late September, but it seems unlikely that the Rays would risk his health if they are out of the playoff race with a week or two left in 2018.
This is a tough loss for the Rays, as Robertson was such a versatile player for this team. Robertson got off to a torrid start in April, posting a 1.