K-Rod has torn thumb ligament, needs surgery
The news out of Houston isn't good.
Mets closer Francisco Rodriguez tore a ligament in his right thumb and will need surgery.
A source told Newsday that the injury occurred last week when K-Rod was arrested for allegedly assaulting his fiancee's father.
Anthony Rieber, reporting from Houston, has the story here.

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