In the top of the fifth inning in this afternoon’s game against the Royals, Rays starter Alex Cobb took a line drive to the head off the bat of Eric Hosmer. It was a scary moment, summed up by Jeff Passan:
In what became secondary to the injury, catcher Jose Lobaton was able to corral the ball and throw to first for the out. Alex Torres relieved Cobb after he was taken off on a stretcher.
Alex Cobb being stretchered off with head immobilized. Teammates around the mound. Luke Scott leading prayers. Concern everywhere.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) June 15, 2013
In what became secondary to the injury, catcher Jose Lobaton was able to corral the ball and throw to first for the out. Alex Torres relieved Cobb after he was taken off on a stretcher.
We’ll know more about the severity of the injury later. For now, just hope for the best for the 25-year-old.
UPDATE (7:40 PM) -- Cobb is okay. Mark Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times talked to manager Joe Maddon and injured starter David Price.
Obviously autocorrect got me: #Rays Cobb has mild concussion, all tests normal
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) June 15, 2013
#Rays Price said Cobb is feeling fine, was mad trainers wouldn’t let him get up on field
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) June 15, 2013
#rays Maddon also said Cobb is apparently okay: “we were very lucky”
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) June 15, 2013
