Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo will have his sprained right ankle immobilized in a boot for 5-7 days and then will be evaluated, keeping open the possibility that he will play again this season.
Rizzo had to be helped off the field Sunday after turning his ankle while fielding a sacrifice bunt. He underwent an MRI Monday that revealed a moderate lateral right ankle sprain, according to the team. X-rays Sunday did not reveal a fracture.
"I have every intention of doing everything I can, with the training staff, to be back on the field with the boys," Rizzo told reporters before the Cubs-Reds game Monday night.