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Earthquakes D Marvell Wynne sidelined by heart abnormality

Colorado Rapids v San Jose Earthquakes

SAN JOSE, CA - MARCH 06: Kevin Doyle #9 of Colorado Rapids fights for control of the ball with Marvell Wynne #4 of San Jose Earthquakes during the first half of their MLS Soccer game at Avaya Stadium on March 6, 2016 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

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SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) San Jose Earthquakes defender Marvell Wynne is being held out of training and games because of a heart abnormality.

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The Earthquakes said Monday that the abnormality was discovered during the annual physical. Wynne is undergoing further evaluations and the team will release more information when it’s available.

The 30-year-old Wynne is an 11-year MLS veteran with 301 career appearances. He started 63 of 68 regular-season games for the Earthquakes the past two seasons.