The Atlanta Braves announced on Tuesday that All-Star second baseman Ozzie Albies has been placed on the injured list due to a broken big toe on his right foot. The injury occurred during a game against the Houston Astros when Albies was hit by a pitch from Astros starter Spencer Arrighetti. The pitch bounced off Albies’ right foot, causing him to fall to the ground. Despite being injured, Albies continued to play in the game but was later diagnosed with a fractured toe.
After the hit-by-pitch, which scored a run for the Braves, Albies was placed on the 10-day injured list. During a press conference, Albies revealed that he initially believed he had a deep bone bruise and did not know his toe was actually broken. However, X-rays showed a visible crack on his toe, and he will need to undergo surgery before returning to action.
The Braves called up infielder David Fletcher as a replacement for Albies, who has had an impressive season so far with a .317 batting average, two home runs, and 14 RBI in 15 games. Although Albies did not provide a specific timeline for his return, he expressed determination to heal quickly and return to the field as soon as possible.
