A fourth center, Ed Olczyk, has missed the last 23 games with a fractured thumb and is expected back in a week or two.

On September 8, 2012, Markakis was hit by a pitch and suffered a fractured thumb.

Steve Young also is out with a fractured left thumb.

When Healy recovers from a fractured thumb, a trade and a change of scene might be best for all concerned.

Headrick played with a broken neck, infected gums, and a fractured thumb.

He has a fractured left thumb and is expected to miss four weeks.

Douglas will miss at least four games with a fractured thumb.

Travis Knight, the center, was limited to 2 points in 21 minutes by a slightly fractured left thumb.

Bobby Holik is out for six to eight weeks with a fractured left thumb.

Minutes later, Simms suffered a fractured thumb that ended his season.