Arizona Diamondbacks Shortstop Geraldo Perdomo Exits Game After Being Struck by Teammate Ketel Marte’s 93 MPH Line Drive
Perdomo, who had singled earlier in the third inning, was positioned in a secondary lead between first and second base when Marte struck the ball at 93 mph into fair territory, resulting in an automatic out.
The Freak Incident on the Basepaths
The ball had a little top spin on it, and he thought he could get under it and keep moving. It just kept tracking and hit him.”
Perdomo writhed on the turf in pain as athletic trainers from both teams rushed to his aid. Teammates Ketel Marte and Gabriel Moreno joined the scene alongside manager Torey Lovullo. Former Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker, now playing for the Astros, also watched the situation closely. After remaining down for a few minutes, Perdomo rose and walked off the field under his own power, replaced at shortstop by Ildemaro Vargas in the bottom of the third inning.
Injury Updates and Roster Statuses
Following Arizona’s 3-2 victory, medical staff evaluated Perdomo for a head contusion.
“Early lineup for tomorrow, I have him as our starting shortstop. Real good sign.”
National League Wild Card Implications
Perdomo serves as a fixture at the top of the Diamondbacks’ batting order. Entering Sunday’s matchup, he held a .250/.357/.365 slash line. The Diamondbacks entered the game holding a narrow half-game lead over the San Diego Padres for the final National League wild card position, making the health of key everyday players critical as the regular season winds down.
