Josh Naylor to Undergo Surgery After Scary Outfield Collision with Ernie Clement

Cleveland outfielder Josh Naylor was carted off during Sunday's game against the Minnesota Twins after colliding with teammate Ernie Clement when attempting to field a fly ball.

Naylor was running full speed toward the infield while the second baseman was headed toward the outfield when they bumped into one another, sending the right fielder flying in the air in a heap of pain. He was on the field for several minutes before being taken out on a cart. 

"Naylor suffered a closed fracture and dislocation of his right ankle on Sunday, per the Indians," according to MLB.com's Mark Feinsand on Monday morning. "Naylor spent the night in a Minnesota hospital and will return to Cleveland today. He'll be evaluated later this week to determine the extent of the injury/timetable for surgery." 

Naylor is hitting .255/.304/.403 with seven home runs and 21 runs batted in this season. He's spent most of his season at right field, occasionally mixing in some work at first base.

Cleveland acquired Naylor as part of the package that sent Mike Clevinger to the San Diego Padres last season.

Bradley Zimmer replaced Naylor in the outfield.