Indians claim Jason Kipnis' ankle is not a concern
Cleveland Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis' left ankle is "fine," bench coach Brad Mills told MLB Network on Tuesday.
Kipnis looked fine during pregame drills ahead of Tuesday's World Series matchup with the Chicago Cubs. He suffered a low ankle sprain while celebrating the final out of the American League Championship Series, but is good to go for Game 1. The 29-year-old is batting second and starting at second versus Cubs left-hander Jon Lester.
Kipnis is slashing .167/.219/.367 with a .251 wOBA in 32 plate appearances this postseason. He's knocked a couple of dingers while driving in four runs.
- Brewers' Gary Sanchez batting seventh on Friday April 19th, 2024
- Friday's game between Mariners and Rockies postponed due to rain April 19th, 2024
- Detroit's Riley Greene receives Friday off April 19th, 2024
- Jordan Walker taking over right field for St. Louis on Friday April 19th, 2024
- Cardinals starting Victor Scott in center field on Friday April 19th, 2024
- Davis Wendzel handling designated hitting duties for Texas on Friday April 19th, 2024
- Nick Madrigal manning third base Friday afternoon for Cubs April 19th, 2024
- Cubs demote Miles Mastrobuoni to Iowa April 19th, 2024
- Ian Happ hitting sixth for Cubs against Marlins lefty April 19th, 2024
- Mike Tauchman taking seat for Cubs Friday at Wrigley Field April 19th, 2024
- Cubs' Patrick Wisdom (back) making season debut Friday April 19th, 2024
- Yan Gomes absent Friday afternoon for Cubs April 19th, 2024