Phillies' Quinn carried off with Achilles injury
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Roman Quinn was carried off the field by trainers Saturday after injuring his left Achilles tendon while attempting to score against the Tampa Bay Rays in the fifth inning, the team announced.
All tied up!
— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) May 29, 2021
More importantly, sending all our best wishes to Roman. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/sv8oEgOcwT
Quinn fell while rounding third base, then got up and hobbled home for the Phillies' second run of the afternoon.
After he scored, trainers tended to the 28-year-old before carrying him off the field.
Never like to see a guy go down...Roman Quinn leaves the field with an apparent lower left leg injury. pic.twitter.com/VHAlR82IIY
— Bally Sports Florida & Bally Sports Sun (@BallySportsFL) May 29, 2021
Quinn entered Saturday's action hitting .160/.300/.280 for a Phillies club already missing Bryce Harper, Didi Gregorius, and Scott Kingery.
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