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Rockies Pitcher Ryan Feltner Hospitalized with Skull Fracture After Line Drive to the Head

  • Colorado Rockies pitcher Ryan Feltner was struck in the head by a line drive and suffered a skull fracture, resulting in hospitalization.
  • Feltner was able to walk off the field with assistance from staff after being hit by a 92.7 mph line drive off the bat of Nick Castellanos.
  • Castellanos and others expressed concern for Feltner following the incident.
  • Feltner was placed on the 15-day injured list and is expected to miss an extended period of time.
  • The Rockies recalled Riley Pint from Triple-A Albuquerque to replace Feltner.
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