This story was originally published by Dead Spin
The All-Star break likely won’t be providing a hiatus that’s long enough for Miami Marlins outfielder Dane Myers.
Myers broke the news of his fractured ankle while speaking to reporters on Sunday, one day after angrily kicking 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.
The Miami Herald reported that Myers could be out for six to eight weeks. 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
