Rafael Devers leaves game vs Cubs after awkward slide into home plate

Rafael Devers left Monday night's spring training game vs the Cubs following an awkward slide into home plate in the second inning.

The 21-year-old slid into catcher Victor Caratini while trying to score on an overthrow to pitcher Yu Darvish. He was down for a few minutes before limping off the field.

Devers suffered a right knee contusion and is listed as day-to-day, per our own Evan Drellich.

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