San Diego Padres infielder Luis Arraez underwent successful thumb surgery and provided an optimistic update for his recovery.

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.

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.

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.

After a whirlwind couple of seasons and two trades, Luis Arraez is hopeful for stability and a long-term role with the San Diego Padres. Acquired in May from the Miami Marlins in a four-player deal, Arraez expressed excitement at the idea of a longer-term contract with San Diego,

Arraez finished the season slashing .314/.346/.392 with 200 hits, 83 runs, four home runs, and 46 RBIs. Over seven postseason games, Arraez hit .226 with seven hits and four runs

Venezuelan Luis Arraez made it very clear what his future with the San Diego Padres will be for next season, but he also admitted that anything could happen. The San Diego Padres and Luis Arraez were eliminated from the NLDS in Game 5 against the Los Angeles Dodgers.