Reds put Dane Myers on 10-day IL with bruised shoulder

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Dane Myers was placed on the 10-day injured list with a bruised left shoulder on Tuesday, a day after a violent collision with an outfield wall required him to be carted off the field. The move was announced ahead of the team's game against the Milwaukee Brewers in Milwaukee.

The injury occurred during the fourth inning of Monday's 5-3 loss. Myers made a running, backhanded catch on a 103.5 mph drive hit by the Brewers' Andrew Vaughn. After securing the ball, he crashed into the wall with his left shoulder, remained on the ground in visible pain, and was later removed from the game on a cart.

Manager Terry Francona said X-rays taken after the game were negative for fractures, but Myers was sent to a hospital for further evaluation due to the severity of his pain and discomfort. Speaking on Tuesday, Myers expressed relief that the injury was not more serious, stating he felt blessed and that the collision could have been a lot worse. He confirmed he had no fractures or serious damage, aside from what he described as a few minor issues.

To fill the roster vacancy, the Reds selected the contract of utility player Ivan Johnson from Triple-A Louisville. The...