Tim Tebow suffers knee injury in Arizona Fall League game

Tim Tebow's dalliance with baseball took a bumpy turn Monday.

The New York Mets' minor-league outfielder, competing in the Arizona Fall League, injured his right knee after sliding into second base on a failed stolen-base attempt. The former NFL quarterback exited the contest on his own power and was replaced in left field.

The Mets told ESPN that the injury "does not appear to be serious" after Tebow was evaluated by a local doctor. Rather, it's considered minor irritation and he's listed as day to day.

Tebow struggled mightily to begin his pro baseball career (0 for 12 with the Scottsdale Scorpions) after being signed by the Mets organization in September. But he began to find success at the place recently. The Heisman Trophy winner has hit safety in three consecutive games and is 5 for 21 in his past five contests.

It appears, though, that his momentum will be halted.

Scorpions manager Tom Goodwin expected to know more about Tebow's status Tuesday. The 29-year-old is hitting .147 through 10 games in the Arizona Fall League, where many top prospects play.

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