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- Updated: June 3, 2016
MIAMI — Derek Dietrich got good news on his left wrist after Wednesday’s 3-2 win over the Pirates. The Marlins’ second baseman was hit by a pitch in the eighth inning and immediately left the field to have X-rays, which proved negative.
The injury appears to be limited to a bone bruise, and Dietrich’s status is day to day.
“Dodged another one,” said Dietrich prior to Thursday’s series finale with the Pirates at Marlins Park. “That’s two in three games.”
Dietrich was struck in the back of the head by a foul ball while in the dugout at Atlanta on Sunday.
“It’s nothing that I’m not accustomed to,” said Dietrich, who was hit for the ninth time this season and 39th time in four years in the Majors. “I get hit by plenty of balls; luckily this one worked out where I shouldn’t miss any time. It’s a little sore, but I think I could give it a go if I had to tonight; maybe a pinch-hit role …
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