Colvin 'stable' after being hit with bat

MIAMI, Sept. 20 (UPI) -- Chicago Cubs rookie Tyler Colvin said Monday he will remain hospitalized in Miami for several days after getting hit by a flying piece of a teammate's bat.

Colvin, 25, was injured Sunday while running from third to home on Welington Castillo's broken-bat single to left. Part of the bat struck Colvin on the left side, causing a puncture wound below his collar bone.

The outfielder issued a statement saying he was listed in stable condition but will be kept in the hospital for observation. He will miss the final two weeks of the season.

"I want to thank Cubs fans for their support all season, especially right now, and let everyone know that I'm doing OK," Colvin said in his statement. "I also want to thank everyone who has helped take care of me here in Miami -- the Cubs and Marlins training and medical staffs, the (emergency medical technicians) at the ballpark and everyone here at the hospital."

Colvin is hitting .254 with 20 home runs and 56 runs batted in 135 games for the Cubs. He is tied with Florida's Mike Stanton for the home run lead for rookies.