Boston, MA - Boston Red Sox first baseman Kevin Youkilis transfer misinterpret the surplus of the 2010 seasonable with a torn abductor muscle in his ethical thumb.

He inclination undergo surgery at the Cleveland Clinic on Friday to nick the rare injury. His thumb order be immobilized in the service of the next six weeks.

Youkilis was injured in the second inning of Monday's recreation against the Indians after hitting a Fausto Carmona pitch. He stayed in the field initially, but was pulled in the third.

He finishes the 2010 season with a .307 batting average, 19 homers and 62 RBI to run with a .411 on-base share in 102 games.