Astros' Carlos Correa posts picture from hospital room after successful surgery

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa posted a picture from his hospital room after his surgery, thanking fans for their support.

Correa underwent successful surgery on Wednesday to repair a torn ligament in his left thumb.

"Thanks everyone for your thoughts and prayers! God has a plan for everything. Successful surgery, now ready for what's next," Correa posted on Instagram.

He is expected to miss six to eight weeks.

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