Phillies’ Andrew McCutchen out for season with torn ACL

The Philadelphia Phillies have been dealt a major blow.

The team confirmed that veteran outfielder Andrew McCutchen will miss the remainder of the 2019 season after tearing his ACL during Monday’s 8-2 loss to the San Diego Padres.

He sustained the season-ending injury when he was forced into a rundown after Padres second baseman Ian Kinsler purposely missed a pop fly in the first inning.

The 32-year old, who signed a three-year, $50 million contract with the team this offseason, was hitting .256 with 10 homers, 29 RBI and an .834 OPS in 59 games and 262 plate appearances.