On Wednesday, Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Willy Adames was placed on the concussion list after being hit in the head by a foul ball off the bat of his teammate. The incident occurred during batting practice prior to the team’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Adames was struck by the ball while standing in the dugout during batting practice. He was immediately taken to the hospital for evaluation and placed on the concussion list as a precautionary measure. The team has not yet released any details about the severity of Adames’ injury, but they did confirm that he is expected to miss at least seven days.
Adames is in his first season with the Brewers after being acquired from the Tampa Bay Rays in the offseason. He has been a key contributor for Milwaukee, hitting .258 with seven home runs and 24 RBIs in 42 games. His absence will be a big blow to the team’s lineup, as he has been one of their most consistent hitters this season.
The Brewers have not yet announced who will replace Adames at shortstop while he is out, but it is likely that utility infielder Luis Urias will get the majority of playing time. Urias has been a valuable asset for Milwaukee this season, hitting .261 with four home runs and 14 RBIs in 33 games.
This is not the first time Adames has been placed on the concussion list, as he missed time earlier this season after being hit in the head by a pitch. It is unclear how long he will be out this time, but it is important that he takes all the necessary steps to ensure a full recovery. The Brewers will need him back in the lineup as soon as possible if they hope to make a run at the playoffs.
