Tebow announced his retirement from professional baseball Wednesday.

Tebow (finger) is expected to be ready for the start of spring training after missing the final six weeks of the season, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Tebow (finger) will not return this season for Triple-A Syracuse, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

Tebow was placed on the 7-day injured list at Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday with a hand laceration, Kelsie Heneghan of MiLB.com reports

The Mets assigned Tebow to Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Tebow went 1-for-3 with an RBI in Thursday's spring game against Washington.

Tebow broke his right hamate bone and is scheduled for surgery Tuesday which is expected to shut him down for the year, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Tebow was placed on the seven-day disabled list with a hand injury Saturday.

Tebow was forced to exit Thursday's game at Double-A Binghamton due to an injured right hand, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

Tebow went 1-for-4 with a double and three RBI for Double-A Binghamton in Monday's 10-1 win over Trenton.