Masahiro Tanaka hit by Giancarlo Stanton line drive during simulated game

  • by Grant Boone
  • in Sports
  • — Jul 7, 2020
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The team confirmed Tanaka was hit in the head.

"After considerable thought and discussion with my family and the Dodgers, I have decided it is in the best interest of my health and my family's health for me to not play this season", five-time All-Star Price tweeted Saturday.

Two days after suffering what looked like a scary injury, news was good for New York Yankees pitcher Masahiro Tanaka. The music was turned back on a few minutes later. Then, the team brought out a screen to protect pitchers.

Tanaka was motionless on the ground for approximately 10 minutes after the incident, which caused Stanton to crouch and grimace, clearly distraught.

As teams prepared to start their pandemic-shortened season, sobering examples of the game's potential danger took place at camps across the country. "He went through a battery of tests at the hospital; everything checked out well", Yankees manager Aaron Boone said. He is now alert, responsive and walking under his own power. Going to try to get back on the mound ASAP!

New York Yankees pitcher Masahiro Tanaka is the first Bronx Bomber to go down as the 2020 season resumes. I'm a little sorry right now, but I'm fine. Thanks again for all the words of encouragement!

The 31-year-old will be placed in MLB's concussion protocol. The Japanese star is 75-43 in six years with the Yankees.

Stanton, who had his jaw broken by a high fastball in 2014, bent over at home plate and watched motionlessly.

"But I don't want to speculate too much", he said. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Yankees pitcher Masahiro Tanaka lies on the field after being hit by a ball off the bat of teammate Giancarlo Stanton during a simulated game at Yankee Stadium in NY on Saturday.

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