PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — Atlanta Braves left-hander Joey Wentz left Sunday’s outing in opposition to the Tampa Bay Rays due to a proper leg harm from an ungainly step whereas protecting first base.
MLB.com reported that Wentz was carted off the sphere however walked into the clubhouse with out help. The web site stated preliminary checks confirmed he prevented a critical harm.
Wentz, 28, was 5-7 with a 5.60 ERA for 3 groups final season. He was projected to compete for a spot within the Braves’ rotation, which has already misplaced Spencer Schwellenbach and Hurston Waldrep for at least a part of the season after each had elbow surgical procedure this spring.
Wentz entered Sunday’s game within the fifth inning and had two outs with a person on third when Taylor Walls bunted. Wentz went to cowl first and stepped awkwardly on the base and collided with Walls, MLB.com reported.
The web site stated the crew would consider Wentz once more Monday.
The Rays received the exhibition game 9-8 after scoring two runs within the backside of the eighth inning.
Information from The Associated Press was used on this report.
