Thu 10/11/12 5:28 PM

Jeremy Affeldt jammed his left thumb while trying to avoid a foul ball in the dugout during Game 5 of the NLDS against the Reds on Thursday. Affeldt was seen wearing a brace on his hand after the incident, but he said he only wore it just so he wouldn't make things worse during the team's post-game celebration. As of now, the veteran southpaw should be fine for the NLCS against either the Cardinals or Nationals.