The team remains on a mechanical phenomenon for associate Yankee League West title however continues to be saddled with queries encompassing its sidelined personnel setup man Ryan Pressly and shortstop Taurus Correa foremost among them.
Springer has carted off the sector following a alarming collision with the centerfield wall on a weekday night, casting the rest that transpired at Miller Park rather unimportant. Facing a line up while not either Jose Altuve or Yordan Alvarez, Lyles allowed just two runners in scoring position.
Just 2 of the Astros’ six hits garnered further bases Bregman’s home run and Ibrahim Toro’s second-inning triple. The pitcher lofted a perfect pickoff throw to get Greinke, end the inning and leave Springer standing in the batter’s box.
MILWAUKEE Initial tests on Astros outfielder patron saint Springer were “looking positive” however the team is unlikely to grasp any longer concrete details on his handiness before Thursday, general manager Jeff Luhnow said Wednesday.
Springer was carted from the field after crashing into the centerfield wall during the fifth inning of Tuesday’s 4-2 loss to the Brewers. Manager A.J. Hinch described Springer as “day today.” The outfielder did fly back with his teammates Tuesday night and was undergoing evaluation Wednesday.
After backpedaling against Ryan Braun’s deep fly ball to centerfield, Springer landed awkwardly on his back leg. He tumbled backward and gave the impression to bang his head on the artifact. Right fielder chaff Reddick aforesaid he saw Springer’s head and neck snap forward, making what he represented as a “little bit of whiplash.”
With assistance from trainer Jeremiah Randall and Hinch, Springer was able to stand up in centerfield but appeared clearly dazed after attempting to take a step. He exited on a slow cart but was sitting upright.
This is not Springer’s first head-related injury. He suffered a concussion throughout the 2015 season when running into the right-field wall at Minute Maid Park whereas creating a terrific catch against the Rangers. “That’s what makes him therefore nice,” Reddick aforesaid weekday.
“He can go after anything and everything and make a play like that, it’s going to be something spectacular. I don’t think that’s ever going to change no matter how many times he may or may not get hurt out there.”
Should Springer miss time, top prospect Kyle Tucker could be in line to receive more at-bats. Tucker, a corner outfielder, entered Tuesday’s game in place of Springer and finished 0-for-2.
Though Reddick moved from right field on Tuesday, it’s more likely that Jake Marisnick would assume more centerfield duties in the event of a Springer absence.
