NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 30: Curtis Granderson #3 of the New York Mets bats during Game 3 of the 2015 World Series against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on Friday, October 30, 2015 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Rob Tringali/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
NEW YORK -- Mets outfielder Curtis Granderson has had surgery on a ligament in his left thumb.
The Mets said the operation took place Tuesday at the Hospital for Special Surgery.
Between the NL Championship Series and World Series, the team said Granderson was hurt while stealing a base in Game 3 against the Cubs. He hit .250 (5 for 20) with three homers and five RBI in the five-game loss to Kansas City.
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