Braves lefty Joey Wentz leaves game after mishap at first base

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — Atlanta Braves left-hander Joey Wentz left Sunday’s outing towards the Tampa Bay Rays due to a proper leg damage from a clumsy step whereas masking first base.

MLB.com reported that Wentz was carded off the sector however walked into the clubhouse with out help. The website stated preliminary assessments confirmed he averted a critical damage.

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 website stated the staff would consider Wentz once more Monday.

The Rays gained 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.