MIAMI (AP) – The Miami Marlins say All-Star second baseman Dee Gordon may be able to avoid the disabled list despite dislocating his left thumb.
Gordon will miss the All-Star Game and will likely sit out the Marlins' first series following the break, but he might return after that, president of baseball operations Michael Hill said Sunday.
Gordon was hurt Saturday when he slid headfirst to beat out an infield single against Cincinnati. There's some swelling in his thumb, but because he has some motion in it, an MRI was deemed unnecessary, Hill said.
Gordon leads the majors with 122 hits and ranks second with 33 stolen bases. He was voted an All-Star starter for the first time.
Colorado Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki was chosen to replace Gordon on the All-Star roster.
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