Heyward goes on DL with thumb injury

ATLANTA — Braves rookie Jason Heyward has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with a deep bone bruise in his left thumb.

The injury was disclosed in an MRI on Monday.

The Braves announced the move following their 5-0 win over the Washington Nationals. Heyward was held out of the Braves' starting lineup for the third straight game.

Heyward's batting average has dropped to .251, the low mark for the rookie outfielder since April 30. He is in a 1-for-16 slump.

Heyward has 11 homers and 45 RBIs.

The Associated Press: Heyward goes on DL with thumb injury

Get well soon kid!

Finger injuries are actually pretty serious. For example after Andre ethier hurt his pinky he hasnt been the same since

Originally Posted by Cotton

Finger injuries are actually pretty serious. For example after Andre ethier hurt his pinky he hasnt been the same since

While true, I doubt it's career-threatening. Besides, Ethier came back after 2 1/2 weeks out of action. Isn't that a tiny bit quick for a hand injury?