ATLANTA -- For the second time in Monday's day-night doubleheader at SunTrust Park, the Marlins had their starting third baseman exit due to injury. Miguel Rojas was removed in the second inning of the Marlins' 6-1 loss in Game 2 against the Braves with a left ankle contusion.
Rojas limped off the field after trying to advance from first to third base on John Holaday's single. On the play, he was thrown out by left fielder Ronald Acuna Jr.
An X-ray came back negative, and the Marlins will further evaluate Rojas on Tuesday.
"It didn't sound like it was overly serious, but that doesn't mean it's a one-day thing or something," Marlins manager Don Mattingly said. "We'll find out really what happens tomorrow."
Rojas slid into the base, was tagged out by Johan Camargo, and came up favoring his left leg. He limped to the dugout after making the final out of the inning and was replaced at third base by Yadiel Rivera.
Rojas blamed himself for being overly aggressive and noted that he felt Acuna seemed slow to the play, so he was trying to get to third.
"I saw he was flat-footed, and I was trying keep going there, to make it to third," Rojas said. "But I was aware of the situation. It wasn't the right time to try to take the extra base. The pitcher was behind. It was two outs, early in the game. It's on me."
Miami's infield depth already has been tapped because in its 9-1 loss in Game 1, Martin Prado strained his left quad in the third inning. After the game, Prado was placed on the 10-day disabled list. Christopher Bostick was recalled from Triple-A New Orleans to replace Prado.
"It was a stupid decision, getting hurt," Rojas said. "You hurt the team more than anything. We just lost Martin early in the day. Because of a stupid decision, I'm hurting the team a little bit more."
Rojas, who didn't start the first game, pinch-hit for Prado in the first game, and he started Game 2 at the hot corner.
The Marlins trailed by two runs in the second inning when Rojas singled. With two outs, Holaday singled to left, and Rojas took a risk by trying to reach third base.
Prado and Rojas are two of the Marlins' most respected veterans. During a season when the organization is relying on youth, the two have been leaders.
Rojas also is Miami's most versatile player. He's split time at shortstop with JT Riddle, along with playing third base. And in late-inning defensive situations, he's seen regular time at first base.
Rojas is batting .256 with nine home runs and 44 RBIs.
"I never had an ankle problem," Rojas said. "The X-ray didn't show anything. I think it was a little more of the inflammation and swelling a little bit. It's not looking that bad from the outside. Let's see how it is tomorrow."