Miami Marlins outfielder Dane Myers said on Sunday that he has a fractured ankle, one day after he angrily kicked a door in a 10-6 loss to the Cincinnati Reds.
Myers, who has played in 40 games for Miami this season, was ejected in the eighth inning on Saturday after disputing plate umpire Derek Thomas’ ruling that he failed to check his swing on a full-count pitch.
The Marlins had runners on first and second with one out at the time. Myers wanted Thomas to get a second opinion on the checked swing from first base umpire Brennan Miller, but to no avail.
The ejection came after Myers’ heated exchange with Thomas. Myers said he kicked a door in the visitors’ clubhouse.
“I took a swipe at the door with my foot, and I didn’t think I kicked it that hard, but I fractured my foot,” Myers said, adding that there was no displacement, meaning the 28-year-old should not need surgery.
Myers said he would see a foot specialist on Monday.
Myers, in his second year in the majors, is hitting .265 with two home runs and 14 RBIs.
Field Level Media contributed to this report.
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