Lagares (thumb) likely out six weeks for Mets

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NEW YORK — Mets center fielder Juan Lagares was placed on the disabled list Friday and will undergo surgery to repair a partially torn ligament in his left thumb.

Lagares had been trying to play through the injury since first suffering it while making a diving catch June 4 in Miami, but he told manager Terry Collins after Thursday’s series opener against the Colorado Rockies that he is unable to continue.

Collins estimated Lagares should return in six weeks.

Juan Lagares had struggled significantly at the plate since first hurting his thumb. David Hahn/Icon Sportswire

Since suffering the injury, Lagares was hitting .189 with one homer and two RBIs in 53 at-bats.

“He came in last night when the game was over and said, ‘I can’t keep playing like this. I can’t play with the condition of my thumb,'” Collins said. “So we got him in the training room and got the doctors together, and today it was decided that he’s going to need the procedure.

“He’ll be out six weeks, but I tip my cap to him, because he gave a legitimate effort. He went out there and played like he always plays — with great desire and great heart. We’ll just have to fill in.”

Prospect Brandon Nimmo has been promoted from Triple-A Las Vegas.

Collins acknowledged that the front office is looking for a …

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