Angels pitcher suffers gruesome leg injury on play at home plate

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Jake Jewell was carted off the field after suffering a gruesome leg injury during Wednesday’s game against the Boston Red Sox.

The injury occurred when the rookie right-hander was attempting to cover home plate after throwing a wild pitch in the eighth inning. Jewell was in a race to beat Boston’s J.D. Martinez to the plate when he slipped and his right leg bent under the full weight of his body.

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The Angels have yet to officially update Jewell’s status. We warn you there are videos and images of the play that are graphic and indicative of a significant injury.

Jewell, 25, had just been recalled from Triple-A prior to Wednesday’s game. He made two appearances for Los Angeles earlier in the season, allowing an earned run in 1.1 innings. At the Triple-A level, he posted a 3.60 ERA and 24 strikeouts over 25 innings of work.

Jewell’s injury seemed to rattle everyone in the ballpark, including his opponents in the Red Sox dugout. After Boston’s 9-6 win, J.D. Martinez extended well wishes to his fallen opponent.

The Angels strong start to the season has been derailed by a string of injuries. Thirteen players on the team’s 40-man roster are currently on the disabled, including Shohei Ohtani.

Earlier on Wednesday, the Angels also learned that infielder Zack Cozart would require season-ending shoulder surgery. The team’s depth has been tested all season, and that will continue in wake of Jewell’s unfortunate injury.

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