Atlanta Braves 2B Ozzie Albies suffers left wrist fracture

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Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies is headed to the injured list after leaving Atlanta's 6-2 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday in the ninth inning with a left wrist injury, manager Brian Snitker said in his postgame media availability. After the news conference, the team announced on social media that the veteran underwent X-rays that revealed a fracture. He is expected to miss about eight weeks. "It's not good," Snitker said. The infielder was trying to field a throw at second on a stolen-base attempt and bent his glove hand back when he collided with Cardinals outfielder Michael Siani. Albies, a three-time All-Star, is hitting .255 with eight home runs and 46 RBIs this season batting almost exclusively from the No. 2 spot in the order.

 

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I think this is a tough blow for the Braves. Albies is a key player, and losing him could impact the team’s performance. How do you think they’ll adjust in his absence?