# Nolan Arenado exits game with thumb injury

> Diamondbacks' Nolan Arenado leaves Tuesday's game with right thumb inflammation after battling injuries all season.
- Title: Nolan Arenado exits game with thumb injury | Shortify
- Summary: Diamondbacks' Nolan Arenado leaves Tuesday's game with right thumb inflammation after battling injuries all season. Arenado's thumb injury, ongoing since…
- Keywords: nolan arenado, diamondbacks, marlins, right thumb inflammation, torey lovullo, jose fernandez, mlb, playoff chase, intercostal injury, platinum glove, sports, Nolan
- Source: Arizona Diamondbacks On SI — https://si.com/mlb/diamondbacks/onsi/nolan-arenado-exits-diamondbacks-game-marlins-injury
- Published: 2026-09-16T04:17:55+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: nolan arenado, diamondbacks, marlins, right thumb inflammation, torey lovullo, jose fernandez, mlb, playoff chase, intercostal injury, platinum glove, sports
## Injury in action
Arenado left Tuesday's game with right thumb inflammation after a line drive in the fifth inning.
## Thumb issue history
He was scratched from Arizona's lineup on August 27 due to the same thumb problem.
## Manager's plan
Torey Lovullo said Arenado won't miss much time and will return Wednesday.
## Arenado's stats
Arenado has hit .241/.319/.443 with 25 home runs and a .762 OPS this season.
## Fernandez stepping up
Jose Fernandez, 22, has been a strong defensive option and hit .262/.305/.356 entering Tuesday's game.
## Injury history
Arenado has battled intercostal injuries and thumb issues all season without being placed on the injured list.
## Playoff impact
Losing Arenado for extended time could hurt the Diamondbacks' playoff chances with his defensive value and leadership.
## Key takeaway

Arenado's thumb injury, ongoing since August, may sideline him briefly but manager says he'll return Wednesday.