Miami Marlins outfielder Dane Myers’ ejection from Saturday’s game against the Cincinnati Reds cost him more than a few innings of suspension.
Myers kicked the clubhouse door after being ejected from the game after arguing with an umpire over a strike call.
He said he broke his left ankle when he kicked the door.
“It’s hard (to control myself), but it’s what you have to do as a professional,” he said Sunday, via Bally Sports Florida.
“I think that’s the last piece that’s missing in my game: staying calm, staying cool and not letting my emotions get the better of me.”
It has been a very difficult season for the Marlins since the team made the playoffs in 2023.
Miami beat Cincinnati 3-2 on Sunday.
However, the team had a 33-63 record at the All-Star break.
Myers is in his second season with the Marlins and has appeared in 40 games this season, batting .265 with a .759 OPS and two home runs.
He appeared in 22 games last season, batting .269 with a .644 OPS and one home run.
“He’s going to be out for a while,” Marlins manager Skip Shoemaker said. Via MLB.com.
“Bone fractures are never easy. It’s tough for him. The Jazz play a lot of infield, so he has a lot of opportunities.” [Myers] I should have gotten more playing time.”
Jesus Sanchez started in right field for the Marlins on Sunday.
He had one hit and scored one run in four at-bats.
