Colorado Rockies third-baseman Nolan Arenado was diagnosed with a left big toe contusion on June 20 after fouling a pitch off of his foot in the top of the eighth inning, CBS Sports reported. Arenado was subsequently removed from the game after the injury and did not take the field in the ninth inning.

Arenado’s status for Friday’s matchup against the Dodgers was questionable, as his injury status was day-to-day. Arenado told the Denver Post he “felt a lot better” the next day, and was reinserted into the Rockies lineup for their series against the Dodgers. After being treated and taped, Arenado played in all three games of the weekend series. 

A contusion (bruise) occurs when the injury is deeper than the skin but does not structurally affect the bone. While the bone is injured, it is still structurally sound. Contusions are typically day-by-day injuries, though some contusions may take longer to heal than others. The Mayo Clinic recommends resting, icing, compressing and elevating the bruised area.