Miami Marlins pitcher Ryan Weathers was struck in the head by an errant warmup throw from catcher Nick Fortes during a game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Weathers initially stayed in the game but was later removed after three innings for precautionary reasons and is scheduled for further evaluation.
Marlins' Ryan Weathers struck in head by catcher's warmup throw in bizarre moment vs. Rays
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Miami Marlins pitcher Ryan Weathers was struck in the head by an errant warmup throw from catcher Nick Fortes during a game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Weathers initially stayed in the game but was later removed after three innings for precautionary reasons and is scheduled for further evaluation.
Trending- 1 2023 campaign: Ryan Weathers was traded to Miami.
- 2 2024: Weathers pitched to a 3.63 ERA in 16 starts.
- 3 Saturday: Ryan Weathers was struck in the head by Nick Fortes' warmup throw.
- 4 Saturday: Weathers initially shook off the blow and stayed in the game.
- 5 Saturday: Weathers was removed from his start after three innings for precautionary reasons.
- Ryan Weathers was removed from the game for precautionary reasons.
- Weathers will be further evaluated for his injury.
What: Miami Marlins pitcher Ryan Weathers was hit in the head by a warmup throw from catcher Nick Fortes.
When: Saturday, between innings.
Where: On the mound during a Miami Marlins-Tampa Bay Rays game.
Why: The catcher's customary throw to second base went awry, hitting Weathers.
How: Catcher Nick Fortes' throw to second base, intended for practice, struck Weathers directly in the head.