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Mariners infielder Taylor out 4-6 weeks with broken wrist

Seattle Mariners' Chris Taylor throws over Colorado Rockies' Brandon Barnes to complete a double play in the first inning of a spring training exhibition baseball game Tuesday, March 10, 2015, in Scottsdale, Ariz. Rockies' Carlos Gonzalez was out at first base. (AP Photo/Ben Margot) Seattle Mariners' Chris Taylor throws over Colorado Rockies' Brandon Barnes to complete a double play in the first inning of a spring training exhibition baseball game Tuesday, March 10, 2015, in Scottsdale, Ariz. Rockies' Carlos Gonzalez was out at first base. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

By Associated Press March 14, 2015 1 min read

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) – Seattle Mariners infielder Chris Taylor is expected to miss four to six weeks because of a broken right wrist.

The Mariners made the announcement Saturday.

Taylor was hurt Friday on what was ruled a foul ball. He told the team that the pitch hit him. Taylor stayed in the game and singled on the next pitch against Milwaukee, but was pulled for a pinch-runner.

Taylor had been competing with Brad Miller for the starting shortstop job. He was hitting .421 this spring after batting .287 in 47 games last season.