Junis lay down for around 20 minutes while being treated by medical personnel. He remained conscious while being carried into an ambulance and transported from PNC Park.
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jakob Junis is transported to an ambulance in PNC Park’s outfield after being hit by a ball during batting practice before to a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday.Gene J. Puskar/AP
Pittsburgh — Jakob Junis of the Milwaukee Brewers was taken away in an ambulance after being struck in the neck by a line drive during batting practice in Pittsburgh on Monday.
The right-hander was standing in the outfield when he was smacked by a hard-hit ball from Pirates infielder Alika Williams. Junis lay down for around 20 minutes while being treated by medical personnel. He remained conscious while being carried into an ambulance and transported from PNC Park.
According to a joint statement, Junis was “alert, aware, and receptive” when taken to the hospital for evaluation.
Junis, 31, was placed on the 15-day injury list on April 6 due to a shoulder impingement. He has made one start this season, giving one run and three hits over four innings against the Minnesota Twins on April 2.
Junis is 38-45 with a 4.63 ERA in eight seasons with the Royals, San Francisco, and Milwaukee after making his major league debut with Kansas City on April 12, 2017.
Earlier Monday, the Brewers placed left-handed pitcher Wade Miley on the 15-day injured list due to left elbow discomfort. He joins left-handed pitcher DL Hall, who was placed on the injured list on Sunday due to a left knee sprain.
Milwaukee Brewers’ Jakob Junis remains sidelined after being struck by a ball in the neck.
The incident occurred prior to Monday’s game versus the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park.
Junis hit while jogging in batting practice.
Junis received emergency medical assistance after being struck in the neck by a batted ball while jogging in the outfield during batting practice.The incident occurred at PNC Park as the Pirates were swinging on the field.
According to witnesses, Junis was injured near the warning track, resulting in a 10-15 minute delay as medical experts treated him.
He was eventually removed off the field on a stretcher and sent to a nearby hospital for additional examination.
Fortunately, the Brewers confirmed that Junis was aware, alert, and responsive after the collision.How was this offseason?
Junis was recovering from a right shoulder discomfort that had prevented him from playing earlier this season.
Despite success in his throwing program, the event marks a setback in his recuperation process.
