Atlanta Braves left-handed pitcher Joey Wentz had to leave Sunday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays due to a right leg injury.<\/p>\n
The situation occurred after an unfortunate movement while covering first base.<\/p>\n
According to reports, Wentz was carted off the field, but managed to walk to the clubhouse unassisted.<\/p>\n
Preliminary tests suggest the injury is not serious.<\/p>\n
Wentz, 28, had a season with a 5-7 record and a 5.60 ERA playing for three different teams last year. He was expected to compete for a spot in the Braves’ rotation, who have already suffered significant losses.<\/p>\n
Wentz entered the game on Sunday in the fifth inning, with two outs and a runner on third base. During a bunt by Taylor Walls, Wentz went to cover first base, stepping incorrectly and colliding with Walls.<\/p>\n
The team will conduct a new evaluation of Wentz on Monday.<\/p>\n
The Rays won the exhibition game with a score of 9-8, scoring two runs in the bottom of the eighth inning.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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