The National League leader in stolen bases will have his count of steals stalled for at least 15 days, and perhaps longer, after surgery on a thumb ligament.
Marlins’ Emilio Bonifacio Having Thumb Ligament Surgery
Bonifacio was the Marlins’ primary center fielder before the injury, so the recall of Mattison will help the team’s outfield depth until Bonifacio’s thumb is ready for action.
And maybe then, he’ll be more careful sliding into second base.
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