The Pittsburgh Pirates have placed pitcher Ryan Vogelsong on the 15-day disabled list because of facial fractures, the team announced Tuesday.
Vogelsong was hit in the head by a 91 mph fastball from Rockies right-handed pitcher Jordan Lyles in the second inning of Monday’s game in Pittsburgh.
RHP Ryan Vogelsong has been placed on the 15-day disabled list due to facial fractures.
— Pittsburgh Pirates (@Pirates)
After Pittsburgh’s 6-3 victory, Pirates officials said Vogelsong, 38, has a left eye injury, including the orbital bone around it. He was admitted to Allegheny General Hospital.
His wife, Nicole, tweeted Tuesday morning that “he is stable” and “will be OK.”
I just wanted to say THANK YOU for the outpouring of love & prayers for Ryan. He is stable & will be ok. Pirates will update more tomorrow.
— Nicole Vogelsong (@nicolevogelsong)
Right-handed pitcher A.J. Schugel was recalled from Triple-A to take Vogelsong’s spot on the Pirates’ roster. Vogelsong is 1-1 with a 3.74 ERA in 21 2/3 innings pitched.
