Braves lefty Joey Wentz leaves spring game after awkward step covering first base

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (AP) — Atlanta Braves left-hander Joey Wentz left Sunday’s outing against the Tampa Bay Rays with a right leg injury from an awkward step while covering first base.

MLB.com reported that Wentz was carted off the field but walked into the clubhouse without assistance. The site said initial tests showed he avoided a serious injury.

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Braves lefty Joey Wentz leaves spring game after awkward step covering first base | National Sports

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