Cubs shortstop Javier Baez was scratched for Monday's game because of a thumb injury suffered during a headfirst slide Sunday.
The New England Patriots aborted plans play Tom Brady on Thursday after he sliced his thumb trying to pry something from his cleats. A source told ESPN that Brady "will be okay in time."
Miami's Luol Deng is questionable for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, while Hassan Whiteside likely will miss a third straight game for the Heat.
Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons will require surgery after suffering a torn ligament in his left thumb, the team announced Monday.
Cardinals shortstop Jhonny Peralta will be out until June at the earliest after having surgery to repair a torn ligament in his left thumb.
A left thumb injury could sideline Cardinals shortstop Jhonny Peralta for 2-3 months, GM John Mozeliak told reporters Monday.
