Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Willy Adames was hit by a line drive foul ball in the dugout during Friday’s game against the San Francisco Giants. He was taken to the hospital for further evaluation but has no fractures and will be monitored overnight. Adames will be placed on the injured list, and rookie Brice Turang is likely to fill in at shortstop. Despite the loss, the Brewers remain in first place in the NL Central at 27-24. Adames has a .205/.289/.384 batting line and nine home runs on the season and was acquired in a trade in 2021.
On Friday, May 28th, Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Willy Adames was hit by a line drive foul ball in the dugout during a game against the San Francisco Giants. The incident occurred in the second inning when Brewers utility man Brian Anderson hit the line drive that struck Adames in the side of the head. The game was halted for several minutes as trainers and doctors attended to Adames, who was eventually helped into the clubhouse for further evaluation.
As covered by Brewers manager Craig Counsell, Adames was “alert and responsive the whole time” following the incident. MLB.com reported that Adames has no fractures and will remain in the hospital overnight so his condition can be monitored. The Brewers have announced that Adames will be placed on the injured list on Saturday.
Anderson was visibly emotional on the field as Adames was helped into the dugout, and he went straight to the clubhouse to check on his teammate after grounding out to complete his at-bat. The Brewers replaced Adames at shortstop with rookie Brice Turang after the inning. Turang, who is the club’s regular second baseman, is the most likely candidate to fill in at short while Adames is on the injured list.
Adames, who is 27 years old, had played in all 51 of Milwaukee’s games this season. He entered Friday’s game with a .205/.289/.384 batting line and nine home runs on the season. The Brewers acquired Adames in a trade that sent Drew Rasmussen to the Tampa Bay Rays in 2021. He is scheduled to become a free agent after the 2024 season.
Despite Friday’s blowout loss to the Giants (MIL 15, SF 1), the Brewers remain in first place in the NL Central at 27-24. The team will need to make adjustments to their lineup with Adames out of commission, but they are still in a good position to compete for a playoff spot.
Injuries are an unfortunate part of sports, and the incident involving Willy Adames serves as a reminder of the dangers that players face on the field. It is important for teams and leagues to take steps to protect their players, such as implementing safety measures and providing medical attention when necessary. We wish Adames a speedy recovery and hope to see him back on the field soon.
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