David Fry Out Six To Eight Weeks Due To Facial Fractures, Won't Require Surgery

"Fry came to the plate with runners on the corners and no outs against Skubal in the bottom of the sixth. Attempting to bunt on a 2-1 pitch, Fry was unable to avoid that blistering heater and immediately dropped to his back with his hands covering his face. Skubal was visibly distraught after throwing the pitch. Fry was eventually helped to his feet and carted off the field."

"The Cleveland Guardians would like to express gratitude to several groups who were intimately involved in the emergent care and treatment of David during last night's game: Physician's Ambulance, caregivers at Lutheran Hospital and Cleveland Clinic emergency departments, and the nurses and physicians at CCF working in the ENT and plastic surgery departments. Thank you all for your professionalism, expertise, and compassion."

"Imaging and clinical examination have confirmed that David Fry sustained multiple, minimally displaced, left-sided facial and nasal fractures. While the injury will require close monitoring, including serial assessments, David is expected to fully recover over the next 6-8 weeks without the need for surgery. David was recently discharged from the Cleveland Clinic and is resting comfortably."

Imaging and clinical examination confirmed multiple minimally displaced left-sided facial and nasal fractures for David Fry. The injury will require close monitoring, including serial assessments, but no surgery is expected. David was discharged from the Cleveland Clinic and is resting comfortably. The injury occurred when Fry attempted to bunt on a 2-1 pitch and was struck in the face by a 99 mph fastball from Tarik Skubal, after which he was helped to his feet and carted off. Fry will be out six to eight weeks. Cleveland won the game and tied Detroit for first amid a hot streak.

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