Aug. 23, 2024 21:01 PM EST

Marlins Shortstop Xavier Edwards Leaves Game Vs. Cubs Due To Back Discomfort

Miami Marlins' Xavier Edwards hits a single during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) Lynne Sladky, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Miami Marlins' Xavier Edwards hits a single during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Miami Marlins' Xavier Edwards reacts after grounding out to New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso during the eighth inning of a baseball, Friday, Aug. 16, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)
Miami Marlins' Xavier Edwards is congratulated after scoring on a single hit by Jonah Bride during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
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MIAMI (AP) — Miami Marlins shortstop Xavier Edwards left the club’s game against the Chicago Cubs on Friday night because of lower back discomfort.

Edwards singled in his at-bat to lead off the first and stole second. He then took his position in the second inning but was pinch hit for by Vidal Brujan when his turn came up again in the third.

The 25-year-old Edwards took over as Miami’s starting shortstop after he was called up from Triple-A on July 2. He is hitting .349 and has 22 steals.

On July 28, Edwards hit for the cycle against Milwaukee, becoming the second player in franchise history to accomplish the feat.

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