Washington Nationals center fielder Adam Eaton tore a ligament in his left knee and his season is likely over, the team confirmed Sunday.
General manager Mike Rizzo said Eaton has a full thickness ACL tear, plus a meniscus tear and a high ankle sprain.
In Fridays 7-5 loss to the visiting New York Mets, the 28-year-old Eaton stepped awkwardly on the bag when he beat out a throw to first in the ninth inning. He fell down and then needed assistance leaving the field, keeping weight off his left leg.
Its probably the worst pain Ive ever felt in my life, Eaton said. When I heard it pop I thought it was my ankle, and it was my ACL, it wasnt my ankle. I looked down to basically see if I saw any bones and make sure that everythings still there.
Eaton, who went on the 10-day disabled list Saturday, was Washingtons biggest offseason acquisition, arriving from the Chicago White Sox in a trade that included the Nationals top two pitching prospects plus a 2016 first-round draft choice.
He was hitting .297 with two homers and 13 RBIs, reaching base safely in 20 of 23 games for the NL East leaders.
Pirates Kuhl injured Pittsburgh Pirates righthander Chad Kuhl left his teams game at Miami in the fifth inning Sunday after he was hit in the leg by Dee Gordons sharp one-hopper.
The ball caromed off the inside of Kuhls right leg near his knee, and he collapsed in pain as Gordon reached on a single. Kuhl was examined by a trainer, rose and threw several warmup pitches but then left the game, walking to the dugout accompanied by manager Clint Hurdle.
Brewers Braun leaves Ryan Braun left the Milwaukee Brewers game against Atlanta because of arm soreness and tightness in his right trapezius, a large muscle that extends from the shoulder into the upper back. Braun was removed after the sixth inning, but said he didnt expect to go on the disabled list.
Rangers claim Kozma The Texas Rangers claimed infielder Pete Kozma off waivers from the New York Yankees and made room for him by sending utility man Jurickson Profar to Triple-A Round Rock.
Kozma was designated for assignment by the Yankees on Friday when shortstop Didi Gregorius was activated from the 10-day disabled list after recovering from a right shoulder strain sustained while playing for the Netherlands in the World Baseball Classic.
The 29-year-old Kozma was one for nine in 11 games with the Yankees. He made three starts at shortstop.
A first-round draft pick by the Cardinals in 2007, Kozma is a career .221 hitter in 286 games. His first five big league seasons were with the Cardinals. Kozma spent 2016 with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in the Yankees system.
Davis is ailing Orioles first baseman Chris Davis was removed from the starting lineup about an hour before game time because of a sore right elbow he was 0 for 7 with five strikeouts since he was hit on the elbow Friday by a pitch from New Yorks CC Sabathia. Davis played first base late in the game.
Rangers donating proceeds The Rangers are donating the proceeds from Sundays Texas 2 Split drawing to the relief and recovery efforts after the violent tornadoes and storms in East Texas on Saturday. Four people were killed during the storms near Canton.
The thoughts and prayers of everyone in the Texas Rangers organization are with the families who are mourning the loss of loved ones and with everyone who was affected by these massive storms, said Texas Rangers Foundation chairman Neil Leibman in a release.
The Rangers Foundation conducts the Texas 2 Split Raffle for every home game at Globe Life Park. One fan has the opportunity to win half of the net proceeds raised each game, with the remaining proceeds benefiting the Rangers Foundation and its many community initiatives and programs.
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