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Padres Manager Provides Latest Luis Arraez Update After Scary Injury

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Apr 20, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA;San Diego Padres first base coach David Macias (46) and Houston Astros second baseman Mauricio Dubon (14) check on San Diego Padres designated hitter Luis Arraez (4) as he lies on the field after colliding with Houston Astros first baseman Christian Walker (8) (not pictured )on the first base line in the first inning at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images
Apr 20, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA;San Diego Padres first base coach David Macias (46) and Houston Astros second baseman Mauricio Dubon (14) check on San Diego Padres designated hitter Luis Arraez (4) as he lies on the field after colliding with Houston Astros first baseman Christian Walker (8) (not pictured )on the first base line in the first inning at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images | Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

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The San Diego Padres endured a very scary situation last weekend when Luis Arraez collided with Houston Astros second baseman Mauricio Dubon.

Arraez was so shook up that he was carted off the field and taken to a local hospital. The scene in Houston was truly terrifying. Rarely do you see a collision on a baseball field — let alone one to that magnitude. As Arraez laid on the field and eventually was carted off, the crowd at Daikin Park held its collective breath as he was attended to.

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Many had been wondering whether Arraez would be able to play anytime soon. Once released from the hospital, he rejoined the team and went though a rehabilitation process.

Per Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune, manager Mike Shildt was asked about Arraez and his status moving forward. The skipper seemed optimistic about his recovery noting that he "is sleeping better" after being listed on the seven-day concussion list.

“The grogginess (is) subsiding, activity increasing, but still working his way back to full activity,” he said.

Arraez himself answered questions pertaining to his status prior to Saturday night's contest. He has been cleared to fully work out with the team. Fortunately for the Padres and the player, Arraez said that he's not feeling any concussion-like symptoms.

Getting Arraez back healthy sooner than later would be a major boost for the Padres. With one of the lowest strikeout rates in the Majors, Arraez has become an indispensable member of the team. His bat-to-ball skills are elite, and his ability to put the ball in play makes him particularly value especially when the Padres have put traffic on the base paths.

The earliest Arraez could play would be Tuesday versus the San Francisco Giants at home in San Diego. On the year, the 28-year-old Arraez is hitting .287 with 3 HRs and 7 RBIs.

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Jason Fray
JASON FRAY

Jason Fray is a proud native of Los Angeles. After graduating from UCLA in 2011, he's written for a number of publications -- including Bleacher Report, FOX Sports, Saturday Down South, and New Arena. In his downtime, he enjoys writing scripts, going to shows, weekly pub trivia with the boys, trying the best hole-in-the-wall food spots around town, and traveling (22 countries & counting). 

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