An MRI conducted Tuesday on Josh Beckett's right ankle revealed an injury consistent with a sprain but no further damage, team medical director Dr. Tom Gill announced.
"Josh was evaluated today at the Massachusetts General Hospital by the Red Sox medical staff, including team foot and ankle specialist, Dr. George Theodore," Gill said in a statement. "Josh experienced pain in his ankle while pitching [Monday night]. His examination was consistent with an ankle sprain. An MRI was performed that confirmed no other injury to his ankle tendons, or his Achilles tendon. We will re-evaluate his symptoms and availability later this week."
Beckett departed after 3 2/3 scoreless innings in a Labor Day start in Toronto. He said he stumbled in the bullpen prior to the game and then felt something in the ankle on his final two pitches of the outing. The original diagnosis was a sprained right ankle and Beckett was sent back to Boston for the exam.
Kyle Weiland will take Beckett's spot in the rotation until he returns.
