Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo leaves game after being struck by line drive

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Last updated Sep 6, 2026

Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo leaves game after being struck by line drive
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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.

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  • •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.
Latest Updates
  • 9:37 PMYahoo Sports — Geraldo Perdomo hit in head by line drive, exits with head contusion
  • 9:18 PMYahoo Sports — Diamondbacks star Geraldo Perdomo forced out after terrifying 93 MPH line drive to head
  • 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
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A frightening moment stopped everyone in their tracks after Diamondbacks star Geraldo Perdomo was struck in the helmet by a 93 mph line drive, forcing him to leave the game.

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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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The Arizona Diamondbacks had an update on shortstop Geraldo Perdomo following his scary exit during Sunday's matchup with the Houston Astros.

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