Nick Senzel left a Minor League game after suffering an ankle injury, the team announced on Monday. The Reds are awaiting the results of an exam to determine the severity of the injury.
Senzel, the Reds’ No. 1 prospect, was sent down Friday and was expected to begin the season
Nick Senzel left a Minor League game after suffering an ankle injury, the team announced on Monday. The Reds are awaiting the results of an exam to determine the severity of the injury.
Senzel, the Reds’ No. 1 prospect, was sent down Friday and was expected to begin the season in Triple-A.
The injury occurred as Senzel was sliding into second base, Reds manager David Bell told reporters on Monday night. At the time of the interview, Bell was uncertain which ankle was injured, but knew it was the one he tucked under his sliding leg.
Senzel, the sixth-ranked prospect in baseball, impressed in Spring Training, batting .308/.300/.462 in 12 Cactus League games. However, his offense was never in question. The 23-year-old has always been able to hit, but he spent the spring learning center field, as that is likely his best bet to crack the Major League roster.
The Reds ultimately decided that Senzel needed more reps in center before making his Major League debut, but the timeline will now be delayed depending on the extent of his injury.
This won’t be the first time Senzel has dealt with the injury bug either. The No. 2 overall pick from the 2016 Draft missed time last season with vertigo and a fractured right index finger.
William Boor is a reporter for MLB Pipeline. Follow him on Twitter at @wboor.
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