Marlon Byrd Injury: Cubs Outfielder Eying Mid-July Return

Byrd was removed from the game, sent to the hospital, and placed on the disabled list with multiple fractures. He was discharged from the hospital before long, but his eye was swollen shut, and for some time we didn’t have any idea how long he’d be out of action.

Now we have an idea. Patrick Mooney:

Immediately upon getting beaned, Byrd writhed around on the ground for a few seconds, but eventually stood up and was able to walk off the field under (mostly) his own power but had “a bloody gash” under his eye.

Aceves’ pitch was a high-riding fastball. As Byrd moved his head to attempt to avoid the pitch, the baseball struck flush the outside of his left eye socket.

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