Angels infielder Anthony Rendon leaves game vs. Braves due to bruised right elbow
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Los Angeles Angels' Anthony Rendon stands on first base during the fourth inning of the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the New York Yankees, Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024, in New York. Credit: AP/Pamela Smith
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon was removed during the fourth inning of Friday night's game against the Atlanta Braves due to a bruised right elbow.
The oft-injured Rendon has played in only 41 games this season and was hitless in his last 12 at-bats. He missed 68 games earlier this season due to a strained left hamstring and eight games a couple weeks ago with lower back inflammation.
The 34-year-old Rendon has not played more than 58 games in any of his five seasons with the Angels after signing a seven-year, $245 million contract.
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