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Luis Salazar and Braves Updates
In an update on Braves minor league manager, Luis Salazar, who was hit with a foul ball last week, had to have his left eye removed on Wednesday. The good news though is that Salazar should be released from the hospital any time and it is hoped he will be back to managing in about four to six weeks. Doctors at Orlando Regional Medical Center had been trying to hold out hope for a few days that Salazar’s left eye could be saved, but on Wednesday it became apparent that was not the case. The doctors then performed surgery to remove the left eye. Doctors are very happy that Salazar did not suffer any brain damage as a result of his injuries. Salazar has reportedly kept his spirits high during the past week enduring several surgeries over the course of his hospital stay. He has said that he is ready to get back to managing as soon as possible. Doctors hope to be able to release him from the hospital by today at the latest. He will return to the hospital next week for a check up. Salazar may return to the Braves’ spring training complex as early as next week to watch some of the games. Salazar hopes to be back managing the Braves’ minor league team, the Lynchburg Hillcats, in about four to six weeks. In other Braves news, Derek Lowe, coming off an outstanding showing in spring training will be the opening day starter versus the Nationals on March 31. This is Lowe’s third consecutive opening day start for the Braves. Jason Heyward has missed 4 straight spring training games due to back soreness. It is hoped that he may return to the lineup Thursday night versus the Nationals. The Braves remain on top of the Grapefruit League spring standings with a record of 12 and 6. Tim Hudson is scheduled to go for the Braves on Thursday night versus the Nationals.
Braves Minor League Manager Salazar Recovering
The staff at ESPN’s Wide World of Sports complex were first on seen to offer treatment to the badly injured Salazar. He was then transported to Orlando Regional Medical Center where later he started to show some signs of consciousness and was breathing on his own. Salazar was struck as he stood near the padded top railing in the dugout by the McCann line drive foul. The ball is said to have hit the left side of his face near his eye. He fell immediately to the dugout floor after being struck. Braves catcher Brian McCann was visibly shaken and even though he went back to the plate after a long delay to finish his at bat, he swung half-heartedly at the ball and struck out and then immediately removed himself from the game. Most of the Braves team and management felt as though they were not at all present for the rest of the game. There was some consideration to stopping the game at one point. Braves general manager Frank Wren said that he did not remember anything about the game itself. Not who pitched, not what happened, nothing. He said that his and the team’s focus was entirely on Salazar, his condition and his family. Salazar was reported to have multiple facial fractures and that he would need to undergo more tests to determine the extent of the damage and the course of treatment. Braves fans wish Salazar a complete recovery.
The Braves faced a very scary moment in yesterday’s spring training game when Minor League Manager Luis Salazar was struck in the face in the dugout by a Brian McCann line drive foul ball. Salazar immediately fell to the dugout floor face first unconscious his face covered in blood. Many in the dugout thought that he was dead at that moment. Fortunately, that was not the case.
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