Update:
Aroldis Chapman is having surgery Thursday to insert a plate and screws above his left eye after being struck in the head by a batted ball Wednesday night, according to Rob Butcher, the Reds' director of media relations.
Chapman, the Reds' left-handed closer, was injured in a game with the Kansas City Royals, when he was struck above the left eye by a Salvador Pena line drive. Chapman had fractures above his left eye and nose.
Team physician Timothy Kremchek said Chapman suffered a mild concussion but his vision was not affected.
He will remain in Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center in Phoenix for a few days. According to Butcher, Chapman could begin throwing on flat ground in two to three weeks and could begin throwing off the mound in six to eight weeks.
See the pitch:
... At Good Sam w/ my teammate & he's doing better! Good to see him smile but rather see it on the field!
— Brandon Phillips (@DatDudeBP)
Prayers for my man chapman. I've never seen anything like that in my life. Still in shock.
— Todd Frazier (@FlavaFraz21)
