Red Sox' Mookie Betts battling thumb contusion
Boston Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts is day-to-day with a right thumb contusion after exiting Sunday's contest against the Tampa Bay Rays.
What It Means:
Betts isn't expected to be dealing with any significant damage after injuring himself during a collision at first base in the fourth inning on Sunday afternoon. Rajai Davis took over in right field for Boston.
Through 144 games this season, Betts is slashing .263/.342/.449 with 22 home runs, 90 RBI, 93 runs scored, and 24 steals. numberFire's models project him to turn in a .304 batting average with another 2 dingers, 8 RBI, 9 runs scored, and 3 steals across 62 remaining plate appearances in 2017.
Source:
Michael Silverman
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