Cleveland Guardians’ designated hitter David Fry will miss at least six weeks of action after suffering facial and nasal fractures from a pitch thrown by Detroit Tigers’ Tarik Skubal during a bunt attempt in a game on Tuesday night. The injury has prompted the team to update their status on Fry, who was confirmed to be out for the 6-8 weeks as he recovers from the incident.
According to the Guardians, Fry sustained multiple, minimally displaced, left-sided facial and nasal fractures. These injuries were confirmed through imaging and clinical evaluations, with the team emphasizing that the condition does not require surgical intervention. Fry was recently discharged from the Cleveland Clinic and is currently resting comfortably at home.
The incident occurred during the game against the Tigers when Fry was attempting to bunt. Skubal, the Tigers pitcher, threw the pitch that impacted Fry’s face, and the Tigers player expressed both shock and concern for Fry’s well-being. Skubal told reporters that while Fry appeared to be fine immediately, he acknowledged that the situation could change and that the health of the batter is more important than the game itself.
Fry, who has been a key player for the Guardians this season, had appeared in 66 games and contributed eight home runs and 23 RBIs. His absence will be a significant loss for the team, especially considering the importance of his role in the lineup. The Guardians are hopeful that Fry will make a full recovery within the expected timeframe without any long-term complications.