HOUSTON — Ozzie Albies fractured the big toe on his right foot, and the Braves placed him on the 10-day injured list, the club announced Tuesday.

The Braves selected the contract of David Fletcher, who began the season at Triple-A Gwinnett.

In Monday’s win over the Astros at Minute Maid Park, Albies was hit by a pitch in the second inning — which scored a run because the bases were loaded. Albies hobbled around in pain, but finished the rest of the game.

When Astros starter Spencer Arrighetti hit Albies with an 81-mph curveball, Albies fell to the ground. He got up, but gingerly walked around. Then he put his hands on his knees and bent over.

Albies played the rest of the game with a fractured toe. In his other at-bats, Albies struck out, walked and singled. After he hit a single in the ninth inning, he ran the bases and eventually scored a few batters later. In the field, he showed no signs of injury.

The injury is tough for Atlanta, which has experienced some bad luck early in this season.

Days ago, Spencer Strider, the club’s ace, underwent season-ending elbow surgery to repair his UCL. And on opening day, Sean Murphy suffered an oblique strain.

Now, Albies is out. And you feel for the second baseman, who always plays so hard. During his career, he’s dealt with a handful of injuries.

In 2020, Albies dealt with an ailing right wrist. He played in only 29 games in the shortened season.

In 2022, he fractured his foot, then broke a finger the day after returning. In the offseason after that, he underwent a clean-up procedure on his shoulder.

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