Chad Green, 32, who has been rehabbing alongside Hyun-jin Ryu since his Tommy John surgery, suffered an unexpected accident during a rehab appearance.
Green, who has been making rehabilitation appearances for the Toronto Blue Jays’ Triple-A Buffalo Bisons, was pitching in the bottom of the fifth inning of an away game against the Worcester Woosox (Triple-A Boston Red Sox) at Fenway Park on the 9th (KST).
After retiring the first two batters he faced, he gave up a bunt single to Ryan Fitzgerald before facing the next batter, Nick Sogard.
During the play, Fitzgerald attempted to steal second base, and catcher Tyler Heinemann threw the ball to second base to make the catch.
The ball, which was supposed to go to second base, struck Greene in the head as he stood on the mound. Greene was standing with his back to second base after the throw and ducked his head, but was unable to avoid the throw.
He was hit in the head and immediately walked off the mound. He appeared to be in good spirits and spoke normally with the trainer who came up to check on him, but was removed as a precaution due to the location of the hit.
Speaking to local media outlets, including MLB.com, ahead of Toronto’s upcoming game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday, manager John Schneider confirmed that Green has entered the concussion protocol.카지노사이트
Green will have to pass a concussion evaluation by medical personnel designated by the club, Major League Baseball and the players’ union before he can take the mound again. If he passes, he will be subject to a new 30-day rehab assignment.
Green, who compiled a 33-22 record with 53 saves and a 3.17 ERA in 272 appearances over seven seasons with the New York Yankees, joined the Blue Jays on a one-for-one deal prior to this season.
He is expected to take on a role with the major league team that will require him to pitch more than one inning.