Thomas DiLiberti, MD, repaired the broken hamate bone in the left hand of Texas Rangers' Delino DeShields, MLB.com reports.
Here's what you should know.
1. Mr. DeShields broke his hand after swinging his bat.
2. Dr. DiLiberti said the surgery went well.
3. The team expects Mr. DeShields will be out between four and six weeks.
4. Dr. DiLiberti is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in hand injuries at Dallas-based Texas Hand Center.