Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Andrew McCutchen sprained his left knee while in a rundown in the first inning Monday and left the game against the San Diego Padres.
The former NL MVP had to be helped off the field and was taken to the clubhouse for examination. He was replaced in the lineup by Jay Bruce, who was acquired this week in a trade with the Seattle Mariners.
Manager Gabe Kapler told reporters after the 8-2 loss that McCutchen has a knee sprain and that the veteran will have an MRI on Tuesday. Kapler said outfielder Adam Haseley will be recalled from Triple-A Lehigh if McCutchen lands on the injured list.
McCutchen, 32, is hitting .256 with 10 home runs and 29 RBIs as a leadoff hitter in his first season in Philadelphia. He was signed to a $50 million, three-year contract during the offseason after finishing up last season with the New York Yankees.
McCutchen spent his first nine seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates, joined the San Francisco Giants last year and then was traded to the Bronx.