The Atlanta Braves placed All-Star second baseman Ozzie Albies on the injured list Tuesday because of a broken big toe in his right foot.
Albies suffered the injury on Monday against the Houston Astros. Astros starter Spencer Arrighetti threw an inside curveball that bounced off Albies’ right foot and sent him to the ground.
Ozzie Albies has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a fracture in the right big toe after taking this pitch off his front foot in the second inning last night. pic.twitter.com/47iQiNfBKr
— Bally Sports: Braves (@BravesOnBally) April 16, 2024
The bases-loaded hit-by-pitcher scored a run to give the Braves a 2-1 lead en route to a 6-1 victory. Albies remained in the game but was placed on the injured list on Tuesday after being diagnosed with his broken toe. Albies told reporters on Tuesday that he did not realize his toe was broken while playing. Instead, he thought he had a deep bone bruise.
‘It’s a bizarre injury, but I can’t do anything about it’ said Albies. “Just make sure I heal quickly and be ready to go as soon as I feel good.”
Albies said an X-ray showed a “crack” in his toe. Neither the Braves nor Albies offered a timeline for his expected return.
The brave shouted infielder David Fletcher in a corresponding move.
Albies, 27, is a three-time All-Star. He slashed .280/.336/.513 with 33 home runs, 109 RBI and 13 stolen bases last season. In 15 games this season, Albies is slashing .317/.386/.492 with two home runs, 14 RBI and two stolen bases.
