Dodgers SS Dee Gordon to miss six weeks with ligament tear in thumb

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Dee Gordon suffered what was thought to be a dislocated right thumb in the eighth inning of Wednesday’s win over the Cincinnati Reds when he slid headfirst into third base. But an MRI on Thursday revealed a more serious injury.

Per Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times:

Dee Gordon will have surgery on his thumb.—
Dylan Hernandez (@dylanohernandez) July 05, 2012

Gordon has a UCL tear in his thumb.—
Dylan Hernandez (@dylanohernandez) July 06, 2012

Gordon is expected to be out 6 weeks.—
Dylan Hernandez (@dylanohernandez) July 05, 2012

Gordon leads the majors with 30 stolen bases. Luis Cruz moved from third to shortstop to replace Gordon on Wednesday, but it’s unclear if he is the long-term solution.