Tearful Mariners outfielder takes ‘full responsibility’ after breaking foot while kicking water cooler

Tearful Mariners outfielder takes ‘full responsibility’ after breaking foot while kicking water cooler

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jarred Kelenic suffered a fractured left foot after kicking a water cooler during a 6-3 loss to the Minnesota Twins Wednesday night. 

Kelenic was placed on the 10-day injured list on Thursday, the team announced. 

Seattle Mariners’ Jarred Kelenic reacts after grounding out against the Minnesota Twins during the fifth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, July 18, 2023, in Seattle.  (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

An emotional Kelenic addressed the media on Thursday, telling reporters he let his teammates down. 

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“I let the emotions get the best of me there,” Kelenic said as he fought through tears. “I just feel terrible. Especially for the guys. I let emotions get the best of me and I let them down. And I take full responsibility for it. It’s on me. Just can’t happen.” 

Kelenic came up in the ninth inning against Twins closer Jhoan Duran with two runners on and the Mariners down 6-3. 

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