NL batting champion Luis Arraez of the San Diego Padres had surgery to repair a torn ligament in his left thumb.

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.

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.