Gabriel Arias Suffers Left Ankle Injury

Cleveland Guardians shortstop Gabriel Arias was carted off the field in the third inning of Sunday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals after suffering a left ankle injury during a sliding stop attempt. Arias's cleat caught in the turf, causing his ankle to bend awkwardly, and trainers immobilized his leg before taking him for evaluation. X-rays were negative for a fracture, but further testing is needed to determine the injury's severity. Arias, 25, has been the Guardians' everyday shortstop since Brayan Rocchio was optioned to Triple-A in May and is batting .231 with six home runs and 31 RBIs in 77 games. Daniel Schneemann replaced Arias at shortstop for the remainder of the game. The injury is a setback for the Guardians, who have relied on Arias during a strong season.