Cleveland Guardians

Reporter shares an ugly photo of Jason Kipnis' sprained ankle

Published Nov. 15, 2016 2:39 p.m. ET

Brett Smiley

After the Cleveland Indians clinched the American League pennant with a 3-0 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays last Wednesday, Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis jumped for joy and accidentally injured himself.

The sprain won't keep Kipnis out of action but take a look at this from MLB Network's Heidi Watney:

That thing looks like a baseball.

It's unclear when the photographs of the ankle were taken, so it may be improved now. In any case, Indians manager says Kipnis is fine and will be in the lineup when the Indians host the Cubs in Game 1 on Tuesday night at 8 p.m. ET. (Watch on FOX Sports Go.)

Got a little too close to @Lindor12BC during the celebration!! Freak accident but should be good to go by Tuesday! #cantkeepmeoutofthisgame! pic.twitter.com/2DKgpzP0lq
— Jason Kipnis (@TheJK_Kid) October 23, 2016

ICYMI #Indians @TheJK_Kid grade 2 ankle sprain looks nasty! Said nothing would keep him from playing #WorldSeries #painkillers #adrenaline pic.twitter.com/tQ0LOINych
— Heidi Watney (@HeidiWatney) October 25, 2016