Andrelton Simmons leaves Angels game early with sprained ankle

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The injury bug keeps on biting.

Angels gold glove shortstop Andrelton Simmons exited Tuesday's game vs. the Kansas City Royals before the top of the third inning with a sprained right ankle, according to the team.

https://twitter.com/Angels/status/1004201770065641472

Prior to the game, Simmons twisted his ankle walking down the steps of the dugout. He was able to play the first two innings, including earning a walk in his first plate appearance, before being pulled. Simmons walked in his only plate appearance.

https://www.foxsports.com/west/story/los-angeles-angels-place-outfielder-kole-calhoun-on-disabled-list-060218

The severity of Simmons' injury in unknown and after the game when manager Mike Scioscia was asked about it he said Simmons was being evaluated and "we'll see."