Padres’ Jurickson Profar collapses after scary outfield collision with C.J. Abrams, carted off area

SAN DIEGO — Padres left fielder Jurickson Profar collapsed as he was attempting to stroll off the sector after a scary collision with rookie shortstop C.J. Abrams and was then positioned on a stretcher and pushed away on a cart Thursday evening.

Profar was transported to UC San Diego Well being for additional analysis, the group mentioned. No replace was instantly out there.

“No tingle or something within the arms, however what we’re nervous essentially the most might be a concussion at this level,” mentioned supervisor Bob Melvin, who added that Profar by no means misplaced consciousness. “However they’re checking the whole lot out.”

Profar and Abrams each went after a fly ball hit by Tommy La Stella of the San Francisco Giants into shallow left area within the fifth inning. Abrams made the catch together with his again to the infield and his left knee hit Profar within the left jaw as Profar seemed to be positioning himself for a diving catch.

Profar rolled onto his again and was writhing in ache. He was tended to for a number of minutes and at one level sat up. He tried to stroll off the sector, accompanied by trainers, however collapsed simply as he acquired to the infield.

Profar was on the bottom for a number of extra minutes, surrounded by the coaching employees, earlier than a medical cart arrived. He was positioned on a stretcher earlier than being pushed off on the cart. Profar pumped his proper fist to acknowledge the cheers of the group and seemed to be smiling.

“It is terrible, however he makes it simpler on the truth that he is smiling. He is laying there smiling,” Melvin mentioned of Profar. “We get him up however swiftly he goes down once more. Any time you set any person on a stretcher like that it is an terrible feeling. However taking a look at him, the way in which he’s attempting to make all people really feel OK about it with a smile on his face, makes you’re feeling a little bit bit higher.”

Abrams remained within the sport. The Padres gained 2-1 in 10 innings.

The Related Press contributed to this report.