The Padres said they expect Luis Arraez to begin an offseason hitting program in about eight weeks and to be at full strength by the start of spring training.

Arraez originally injured his thumb June 25. He was advised during the All-Star break that he did not require in-season surgery.

A a team spokesman said Luis Arraez is expected to resume hitting in about eight weeks and should be fully healthy for the start of spring training.

After being eliminated from the Dodgers this postseason, Padres' Luis Arraez reveals he's started his offseason with surgery.

The San Diego Padres batting champion is focused on healing after undergoing thumb surgery to take care of a nagging issue.

This season, Arraez became the first MLB player to win three consecutive batting titles with three different teams — the Twins in 2022, the Miami Marlins in 2023 and the Padres in 2024.

After being traded for the second time in as many years back in May when he was acquired by the Padres in a deal that sent a four-player package back to Miami, Luis Arraez told reporters (including MLB.

The San Diego Padres should consider extending Luis Arraez. The Padres just lost in the playoffs, but there is no time like the present for

Luis Arraez finished off a third straight batting title while managing a torn ligament in his left thumb for more than three months. He’s hoping to put the injury behind him once and for all this offseason.

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