Marlins' Ozuna to have thumb surgery

Published July 25, 2013 12:58pm EDT | Updated January 13, 2015 12:22pm EST

Denver, CO – The Miami Marlins have placed Marcell Ozuna on the 15-day disabled list with a left thumb ligament tear and avulsion fracture.

The rookie right fielder will have surgery on Friday.

Ozuna made his major league debut this season and has batted .265 with three homers and 32 RBI over 70 games for the Marlins.