Angels share update on pitcher hit in head by infield throw

Angels pitcher Chase Silseth is examined after being hit in the head by an infield throw Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports

Angels share positive update on pitcher who was hit in head by infield throw

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated 8/27/23

Los Angeles Angels manager Phil Nevin shared on update on Sunday regarding pitcher Chase Silseth.

Silseth was hit in the back of the head by a throw from teammate Trey Cabbage during the fourth inning of Saturday’s game against the New York Mets (video here).

Silseth exited the game and was sent to the hospital to undergo tests.

Several hours later, he was back with the team for Sunday’s series finale with the Mets.

Silseth was released from the hospital Saturday night and just reported having a headache.

Nevin still said the team wanted to be cautious with the pitcher.

“I think we avoided something serious but with head injuries you always want to be cautious,” Nevin said, via Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register.

The Angels will continue to monitor Chase Silseth, but for now he seems to just have a headache. He was released from the hospital last night.

"I think we avoided something serious but with head injuries you always want to be cautious," Nevin said.

— Jeff Fletcher (@JeffFletcherOCR) August 27, 2023

The team will continue to monitor Silseth, who for now appears to have avoided a serious injury.

Silseth was part of the Angels’ bullpen in late April and May. He went down to the minors and returned in July as a starter. He is 4-1 with a 4.10 ERA and 1.28 WHIP this season.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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