Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies left Monday night's game against the Washington Nationals in the fifth inning after fracturing his foot
Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies left Monday night's game against the Washington Nationals in the fifth inning after fracturing his foot
after fracturing his foot, according to the club.
after fracturing his foot, according to the club.
Albies, 25, appeared to suffer the injury as he attempted to exit the batter's box following a swing. Take a look:
Albies, 25, appeared to suffer the injury as he attempted to exit the batter's box following a swing. Take a look:
Albies entered Monday hitting .246/.288/.408 (90 OPS+) with eight home runs on the season
Albies entered Monday hitting .246/.288/.408 (90 OPS+) with eight home runs on the season
Albies' marks were below his normal standard. A two-time All-Star and two-time Silver Slugger Award recipient
Albies' marks were below his normal standard. A two-time All-Star and two-time Silver Slugger Award recipient
he hit .277/.329/.492 (109 OPS+) with 60 home runs between 2019-21.
he hit .277/.329/.492 (109 OPS+) with 60 home runs between 2019-21.
"I hate it for Ozzie, and I hate it for us," manager Brian Snitker said via MLB.com
"I hate it for Ozzie, and I hate it for us," manager Brian Snitker said via MLB.com
"It's unfortunate, but it's one of those things. He'll be fine. He's young.
"It's unfortunate, but it's one of those things. He'll be fine. He's young.
He'll heal quick, but I just hate it for the kid because he loves to play baseball and he's such a big part of our club."
He'll heal quick, but I just hate it for the kid because he loves to play baseball and he's such a big part of our club."
Albies was replaced at second base by utility player Orlando Arcia.
Albies was replaced at second base by utility player Orlando Arcia.
It's unclear how long Albies will miss -- the club hasn't yet put a timetable on his potential return
It's unclear how long Albies will miss -- the club hasn't yet put a timetable on his potential return
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