The Miami Marlins‘ disappointing season has gotten worse, as star outfielder Christian Yelich has landed on the disabled list with a knee injury.
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Yelich Out with Knee Contusion
Saturday, August 15
Per the Marlins’ official Twitter, Marcell Ozuna has been called up to take Yelich’s spot after he was placed on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to August 10.
Even though Yelich’s power hasn’t shown up this year—he’s slugging .376 in 2015—his .343 on-base percentage trails only Dee Gordon and Giancarlo Stanton, who is also on the disabled list, among the team’s regular starters.
With the Marlins entering play today with a 46-69 record, they are smart to play things safe with Yelich to ensure he’s 100 percent before playing again. The 23-year-old is a big part of the future for the franchise and will be instrumental in the team getting back into contention as soon as 2016.
Stats via Baseball-Reference.com
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