DENVER — San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado left Sunday’s game at Coors Field against the Rockies in the top of the first inning with a left ankle sprain. X-rays on the ankle were negative.
Machado hit a dribbler in front of home plate that was fielded by Colorado starter Antonio Senzatela, who threw him out at first. Running out the play, Machado stepped on first base with his left foot, which then slid across the bag. He turned his ankle as his foot landed on the dirt, then grabbed it in pain after stumbling to the ground.
Machado was attended to and then walked off with help, appearing unable to put much weight on his left leg. He was replaced by Sergio Alcántara at third in the bottom of the first.
Machado entered Sunday with MVP-like numbers, hitting .329 with 12 home runs, 46 RBIs and seven stolen bases in 65 games.