GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — Cincinnati Reds prospect Cam Collier is set to undergo surgery on Thursday to fix a torn ligament in his left thumb.
Manager Terry Francona shared the news with reporters, including the Cincinnati Enquirer, on Sunday. The injury will sideline Collier from hitting for four to six weeks.
The 20-year-old infielder injured the ulnar collateral ligament in his glove hand during a game against the Chicago Cubs on March 2.
Selected 18th overall in the 2022 amateur draft, Collier has been recognized as one of baseball’s top 100 prospects by several outlets. Last season, he batted .248 with 20 home runs and 74 RBIs while playing for Class A Dayton.
