Jason Heyward hit in the face by 90-mph fastball

[fan_since79]

Taken to the hospital:

 

http://ftw.usatoday.com/2013/08/watch-jason-heyward-get-hit-in-the-face-on-scary-pitch/

[fan_since79]

His jaw was broken in two places and he will undergo surgery today. There is no word on how long he will be out.

 

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/braves-jason-heyward-hit-jaw-192848955--mlb.html

 

[Jimmag]

That is tough to watch.

[Homebrewer]

4-6 weeks.
The Bravos need an outfielder and a lead-off guy.

Bourjos could be just the man for them.

Dipoto better be on the phone.

[mtangelsfan]

Focusing on the important things I see.

[m0nkey]

A guy on the astros got hit in the face too

[gotbeer]

4-6 weeks.

The Bravos need an outfielder and a lead-off guy.

Bourjos could be just the man for them.

Dipoto better be on the phone.

 

Why?  4-6 weeks means he's back for the playoffs.  And with a 15 game lead with 36 to go, they could take the entire Angels team and still make the playoffs.

[Homebrewer]

He is going to be eating through a straw for a couple weeks at least.

Betcha the braves go get another OF.

[Amazing Larry]

Why? 4-6 weeks means he's back for the playoffs. And with a 15 game lead with 36 to go, they could take the entire Angels team and still make the playoffs.

Exactly. They have a ~15 game lead in the NL East. They can afford to wait for him to return.

[Homebrewer]

After surgery today, where two plates were inserted in his jaw, one for each fracture...the new estimate of time seems to be 6-8 weeks.
6 weeks being very best case scenerio..
That is not taking into consideration a long time of liquid diet, no minors to go to to get timing back (the minor season will be over)

and not a very promising history of players who have come back from this type of injury....

I really think they will be looking for another OF, and rumor has it that they would LOVE an upgrade @ 2b too...
Seems like we might have a trade partner in Atlanta.

[sneaky_flute]

Why can't he play? You don't bat with your face. 

[mtangelsfan]

Colin Cowgill and Chris Nelson for some great pitchers.

 

Get it done Jerry!

[mulwin444]

Bourjos wouldn't make it to the Braves through waivers. Another team would claim him.

[Homebrewer]

Why can't he play? You don't bat with your face. 

Something tells me you have taken a few balls to the chin.

[Mark68]

The Braves don't need another outfielder. They could cruise at this point and still win the division and not have to play in a wild card game that could be decided by a fluke "infield fly".

 

They could plug Evan Gattis out there and get some "serviceable" games.

 

They just have to hope Heyward heals in time for their first NLDS matchup.

[Tank]

Something tells me you have taken a few balls to the chin.

[Kenny]

I can't believe he got up and walked off the field.  That's a tough SOB.

[Sciosciapath]

Out for the regular season, postseason still up in the air.

 

Damn.

[Hollyw00d]

Poor dude, feel sorry for him. Hes had a very snake bitten career thus far, too bad cause he's a really great player

[Brandon]

I'm fairly certain Homebrew gets drunk before posting. I wasn't sure before but am pretty certain.

[m0nkey]

Mariners first round pick dj Peterson was hit in the jaw with a fastball

[Vegas Halo Fan]

Why?  4-6 weeks means he's back for the playoffs.  And with a 15 game lead with 36 to go, they could take the entire Angels team and still make the playoffs.

 

At least I will have a direct rooting interest this October.

[Make Angels Great Again]

Yikes. That must've been pretty scary for Jason. Hope he makes a full and quick recovery.

 

On a side note, remember when people were comparing Trout to Heyward and would have been happy with Trout matching Heyward, lol.

[CaliAngel]

"I shink I froke my shaw..."