Marlins third base coach Jody Reed broke his leg after being hit by a line drive foul ball.

Miami Marlins third base coach Jody Reed ejected in the third inning of Miami's 6-4 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday.

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Jody Reed was hit in his lower right leg by a foul line drive by Marlins outfielder Jesus Sanchez.

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Marlins manager Skip Shoemaker said that X-rays confirmed that Reid had a fractured foot.

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"I'm pretty sure he broke his leg," Shoemaker said during the press conference.

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Shumaker said that Reed's X-ray was done and the doctor said it's broken, so we'll see how long he's out, unfortunately."

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Marlins quality control coach Griffin Benedict replaced Reed at third base during the game.

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But it is not yet clear whether Benedict will take over the role in Reed's absence.

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Reed hit .270 with 27 homers and 392 RBIs over his 11-year playing career.

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