Dodgers: Corey Seager Headed to Injured List After Hit by Pitch Against Miami
The Dodgers just can’t catch a break this year. Just as some of their injured stars are nearing a return to action, another important piece goes down. This time it was Corey Seager, who took a nasty pitch off of his hand in Saturday night’s game against the Marlins.
You could tell right away that Seager was in pain, and he came out of the game shortly after. After the game, Dave Roberts fielded questions regarding his shortstop’s health, but he didn’t have much to offer. Still, it sounded like a potential IL stint for the Dodgers’ slugger.
He’s in some pain, as expected. We’re going to run some tests and figure out the extent of the injury, but talking to him and seeing the hand, there was already swelling. So, we’ll know more after the test.
Shortly after these comments, the Dodgers announced the results of Corey Seager’s x-rays. And as expected, they weren’t great.
Corey Seager had x-rays tonight that revealed a fracture in his right hand.
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) May 16, 2021
There is no timetable yet for when the team can expect Seager to return, but it will likely be a lengthy stint since the fracture is in his hand. The question now becomes who will take the roster spot left behind by Seager. With the Dodgers pulling off a trade for Japanese slugger Yoshitomo Tsutsugo during the game, it seemed as though he could be the replacement on the 26-man roster. But while he could potentially join the team in the near future, it won’t be the corresponding move, according to Roberts.
“I don’t think he’ll be with us tomorrow,” Roberts said in regards to Yoshitomo Tsutsugo. “I think the only move we’ll make is for Corey and it won’t be [Tsutsugo]. I don’t know much more than that, so I’ll talk to our guys and figure out when he does come.”
There is no replicating what a player of Corey’s caliber can do on the field, and it will have to be a team effort if they wish to keep this winning streak going. The Dodgers have dealt with their share of injuries this season, so they know what to expect without Seager in the lineup.
Reinforcements are on the way, as both Cody Bellinger and Zach McKinstry are set to begin their rehab assignments in anticipation of being activated in the near future. The only question left is who takes the starting job at short?
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Dodgers confirmed a broken bone in his wrist. That pitch might have cost Seager millions of dollars!!
Tim, that’s for sure because it could be well after ASG before Seager returns and his agent, Boras has to figure that will impact Seager’s value when he hits FA.
But can Dodgers please play with a full 26 man roster and get someone who can be there today instead of being the only team that’s so willing to play with less than all the rest of MLB? THIS is what bothers me the most,, playing short handed while other teams keep those 26 players on active roster.
I believe they have options in moving around their own players in the all versatile CT3 and Gavin Lux. These two guys came up as shortstops as their primary positions so very capable in handling the responsibilities of the position. However the Dodgers lose a very big bat and an very impactful player in the line-up. It kind of changes the look @ the top of the order. Sorry for Seager a great player w/ hard luck every time when he’s turning the corner to stardom. Get well soon!