Mariners utilityman Brendan Donovan lands on 7-day concussion IL after batting cage accident
The Seattle Mariners will place utilityman Brendan Donovan on the seven-day concussion injured list, manager Dan Wilson said Sunday. Donovan was a late scratch from the lineup for Saturday night’s 5-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs because he was hit in the head by a baseball in the batting cages. Wilson said Sunday that Donovan was hit by a pitch while taking swings pregame.
Seattle Mariners have placed utilityman Brendan Donovan on the seven-day concussion injured list following an accident in the batting cages. Manager Dan Wilson informed the media of the decision on Sunday, stating that Donovan was hit while taking batting practice before the team's game against the Chicago Cubs. The incident left Donovan sidelined, and he was subsequently scratched from the lineup for the game.
The 29-year-old utilityman, acquired from the St. Louis Cardinals in February, has had a challenging season, battling two left groin muscle strains that kept him out of action from May 17 to August 4 and again from April 18 to May 7. Despite these setbacks, Donovan has managed to maintain a .277 batting average with three home runs, seven doubles, one triple, and 15 RBIs in 137 at-bats.
Manager Wilson expressed frustration over Donovan's setbacks, emphasizing the player's determination and resilience, stating that he is expected to return to the active roster as soon as possible. To replace the injured Donovan, the Mariners have recalled Patrick Wisdom from Triple-A Tacoma to join the active lineup.
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