On Tuesday, the Atlanta Braves placed All-Star second baseman Ozzie Albies on the injured list due to a broken big toe on his right foot. Albies sustained the injury during a game against the Houston Astros when he was hit by a pitch by Astros starter Spencer Arrighetti. The pitch bounced off Albies’ right foot, causing him to fall to the ground. Despite the injury, Albies continued to play in the game but was later diagnosed with a fractured toe.
After being hit, which scored a run for the Braves, Albies was placed on the 10-day injured list. He revealed to reporters that he initially believed he had a deep bone bruise and was unaware that his toe was actually broken. Albies expressed determination to heal quickly and return to the field as soon as possible.
The Braves called up infielder David Fletcher as a replacement for Albies while he recovers from his injury. Although Albies did not provide a specific timeline for his return, X-rays showed a visible crack on his toe. In the meantime, Fletcher will fill in at second base until Albies returns.
Albies has had an impressive career so far and is considered one of the best players in baseball. He won three consecutive Gold Gloves and has been named an All-Star each of those years. This season, he is hitting .317 with two home runs and 14 RBI in just 15 games, making him one of the most valuable players on the team so far