Tampa Bay Rays: Daniel Robertson to Undergo Thumb Surgery

Daniel Robertson will likely miss the remainder of the 2018 season recovering from surgery after dislocating his thumb

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 1.037 OPS with 3 homers, 6 doubles, and 16 walks in…