2 years agoSan Diego Padres third baseman Brandon Drury (head) was removed from the game early on Friday night against the division-rival Los Angeles Dodgers with a "little head contusion," according to skipper Bob Melvin. The Padres wanted to be proactive in pulling him on Friday, and they'll know more after he undergoes some testing on Saturday. The 30-year-old was hit in the head by a pitch in a scary moment in the top of the sixth inning, but he initially stayed in the game. He'll likely have to clear the league's concussion protocol if he's to be in the starting lineup on Saturday against Dodgers left-hander Julio Urias. Drury hasn't been as good as he was with the Cincinnati Reds in his 27 games with the Friars, as he's gone 22-for-100 (.220) with five home runs, 20 RBI and 15 runs scored.--Keith Hernandez - RotoBaller
Source: The San Diego Union-Tribune - Annie Heilbrunn