After getting hit in the mask not once but twice Friday night against the San Diego Padres, Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Yasmani Grandal was forced to exit the divisional matchup. The Dodgers have placed him on the seven day concussion DL.
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Grandal On DL with Concussion
Saturday, May 23
The Dodgers announced Grandal has been placed on the seven day concussion disabled list, and that catcher Austin Barnes has been recalled. Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times noted that Grandal's concussion is mild.
On May 22, MLB.com's Ken Gurnick reported that the Dodgers removed Grandal after suffering from concussion-like symptoms in the bottom of the fourth inning. A.J. Ellis came on to fill in at catcher for the rest of the game.
The 26-year-old has been solid in his debut season in Los Angeles. He's hitting .287 with four home runs and 17 runs batted in.
Ellis will likely fill in for Grandal for most games. Gurnick added that Austin Barnes might also be called up from L.A.'s Triple-A affiliate to take Grandal's roster spot.
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