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Nelson Cruz Suffers Ankle Injury Slipping on Mariners' Dugout Steps After HR

Seattle Mariners slugger Nelson Cruz left Saturday's game against the Cleveland Indians because of an ankle injury.

According to MLB.com's Greg Johns, Cruz twisted his ankle slipping on the steps when he returned to the dugout following a home run in the sixth inning.

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Despite this setback, Cruz has been durable in recent years and played at least 152 games four straight seasons from 2014 through 2017.

The five-time All-Star is one of the best power hitters in the league when healthy.