Opposing pitchers likely enjoyed the last week, if only because they didn’t need to face pesky San Diego Padres star Luis Arráez.
That brief reprieve is over, as Arráez is expected to come off the injured list Tuesday. San Diego placed Arráez on the 7-day concussion IL last Monday, less than 24 hours after his frightening collision with Houston Astros second baseman Mauricio Dubón.
Replays showed the All-Star designated hitter’s face colliding with Dubón’s arm or elbow. Both players went to the ground, with Arráez remaining down until a stretcher took him off the field.
Arraez took ground balls at first base before Saturday’s 4-1 loss to the San Diego Padres. The two-time Silver Slugger said he’s free of the symptoms that forced him into concussion protocol.
“I just want to sleep,” Arráez said, via the San Diego-Union Tribune.
“I don’t want to see people around me, but the doctor says it’s normal,” Arráez added. “Now I feel good. I’m excited to be here. I can’t wait to get back.”
San Diego is getting Arráez back at the right time. The third-place Padres have lost seven of 10 after their strong start.
Arráez hit .287 with three home runs, seven RBI, and a .755 OPS over his first 96 plate appearances. The three-time defending batting champion incredibly struck out only twice in that span.
Former All-Star outfielder Jason Heyward should also rejoin the Padres this week. Heyward hasn’t played since April 16 because of left knee inflammation.
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Opposing pitchers likely enjoyed the last week, if only because they didn’t need to face pesky San Diego Padres star Luis Arráez.
That brief reprieve is over, as Arráez is expected to come off the injured list Tuesday. San Diego placed Arráez on the 7-day concussion IL last Monday, less than 24 hours after his frightening collision with Houston Astros second baseman Mauricio Dubón.
Replays showed the All-Star designated hitter’s face colliding with Dubón’s arm or elbow. Both players went to the ground, with Arráez remaining down until a stretcher took him off the field.
Arraez took ground balls at first base before Saturday’s 4-1 loss to the San Diego Padres. The two-time Silver Slugger said he’s free of the symptoms that forced him into concussion protocol.
“I just want to sleep,” Arráez said, via the San Diego-Union Tribune.
“I don’t want to see people around me, but the doctor says it’s normal,” Arráez added. “Now I feel good. I’m excited to be here. I can’t wait to get back.”
San Diego is getting Arráez back at the right time. The third-place Padres have lost seven of 10 after their strong start.
Arráez hit .287 with three home runs, seven RBI, and a .755 OPS over his first 96 plate appearances. The three-time defending batting champion incredibly struck out only twice in that span.
Former All-Star outfielder Jason Heyward should also rejoin the Padres this week. Heyward hasn’t played since April 16 because of left knee inflammation.
Related: Padres’ Luis Arráez Sends Clear Message After Frightening Injury Sunday
Related: Concerns Mounting About Yankees’ All-Star Slugger Amid Strange Start
