Red Sox Jacoby Ellsbury Out With Groin Injury
By Bryan Rosa – May 31st, 2013 at 3:55 pm
Apparently, stealing five bases in a night is too much for anybody, even Boston Red Sox speedster Jacoby Ellsbury.
After swiping FIVE (yes, FIVE) bases last night, Ellsbury was a late scratch for today’s lineup, seen walking around with *gulp* ice around his “groin area”.
Per Sean McAdam:
Ellsbury was in original lineup, but then scratched. Had groin and calf wrapped in ice last night after game, but unsure what issue is.
Ellsbury, or as some have referred to him “Porcelain”, has a long history battling injuries but hopefully for the Red Sox and Ellsbury, it’s nothing more than a minor tweak.
Update: Brian MacPherson says it’s the suspected groin issue:
Groin tightness for Ellsbury. Felt it on his fifth steal last night. Day to day.
Ellsbury is currently hitting .268 with 20 RBI in 54 games, to go along with an impressive 21 stolen bases.
Jackie Bradley, who was recently called up from AAA Pawtucket, should handle the outfield duties while Jacoby is on the mend.
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