Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo leaves game after being struck by line drive
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 8:40 PM
Last updated Sep 6, 2026
Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo exited a game against the Houston Astros on Sunday at Daikin Park following a head injury. During the third inning, a line drive hit by teammate Ketel Marte struck Perdomo directly in the helmet while he was running toward second base. Perdomo fell to the dirt and remained on the field for several minutes before walking off unassisted. The team subsequently ruled him out of the remainder of the contest with a head contusion. Additional details regarding his condition have not been disclosed by the team as of Sunday evening. Arizona currently holds a 75-68 record and remains in the National League West divisional race, clinging to a half-game lead over the San Diego Padres for the final wild-card spot.
- •Geraldo Perdomo was hit in the helmet by a 93 mph line drive from Ketel Marte.
- •The incident occurred during the third inning of Sunday's game at Daikin Park.
- •The Diamondbacks diagnosed Perdomo with a head contusion after he left the field.
- •Perdomo entered the game batting.250 with nine home runs and 48 RBI this season.
- 8:40 PMYahoo Sports — Diamondbacks' Perdomo exits after being hit on helmet by line drive
- 8:27 PMYahoo Sports — Diamondbacks' Geraldo Perdomo leaves game vs. Astros after being hit on helmet by line drive
- 8:14 PMYahoo Sports — Diamondbacks announce update on Geraldo Perdomo following scary exit in Astros game
- 8:11 PMYahoo Sports — Diamondbacks' Geraldo Perdomo leaves game vs. Astros after taking line drive to his helmet
"Ketel Marte hit a 93 mph single in the third inning on Sunday afternoon that drilled Geraldo Perdomo directly in the helmet as he was running to second.
"The Arizona Diamondbacks had an update on shortstop Geraldo Perdomo following his scary exit during Sunday's matchup with the Houston Astros.
"Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo has exited the game in Houston on Sunday, Sept. 6, after being struck by a batted ball.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 8:40 PMDiamondbacks' Perdomo exits after being hit on helmet by line drive
Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo has exited the game in Houston on Sunday, Sept. 6, after being struck by a batted ball.
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 8:27 PMDiamondbacks' Geraldo Perdomo leaves game vs. Astros after being hit on helmet by line drive
The Arizona shortstop was down for several minutes after being hit by a teammate's line drive while on the bases.
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 8:14 PMDiamondbacks announce update on Geraldo Perdomo following scary exit in Astros game
The Arizona Diamondbacks had an update on shortstop Geraldo Perdomo following his scary exit during Sunday's matchup with the Houston Astros.
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 8:11 PMDiamondbacks' Geraldo Perdomo leaves game vs. Astros after taking line drive to his helmet
Ketel Marte hit a 93 mph single in the third inning on Sunday afternoon that drilled Geraldo Perdomo directly in the helmet as he was running to second.
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