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Guardians' David Fry Diagnosed With Facial and Nasal Fractures After 99 MPH Pitch

He was discharged from the Cleveland Clinic with no surgery expected and a projected six-to-eight-week recovery.

Overview

  • Fry was struck in the face while squaring to bunt against Tigers ace Tarik Skubal in the sixth inning and was carted off after the play was ruled a foul ball.
  • The Guardians said imaging showed multiple, minimally displaced left-sided facial and nasal fractures, and Fry remained conscious and in good spirits, according to manager Stephen Vogt.
  • Cleveland placed Fry on the 10-day injured list following the diagnosis and medical clearance to recover at home.
  • Skubal reached out and later visited Fry in the hospital with Vogt in a show of concern during the heated division race.
  • The Guardians won the game 5-2, pulling even with Detroit atop the AL Central as the series continues in Cleveland.