During the offseason, Ryan Braun, who had his worst season ever during 2014 (.266 avg., 19 HR, and 81 RBI's), had surgery on his right thumb, which had bothered him all during the season and was thought to be the reason behind his dismal numbers.
Ryan Braun's poor performance in 2014 (.266 avg., 19 HR, and 81 RBI's) led to offseason surgery on his right thumb, which had been a persistent problem throughout the season and was believed to be the main reason behind his disappointing numbers.