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Dodgers prospect Kendall George undergoes surgery after bat dog incident

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 10:50 PM

Last updated Aug 7, 2026

Dodgers prospect Kendall George undergoes surgery after bat dog incident
Summary

Kendall George, a outfielder for the Double-A Tulsa Drillers, had knee surgery after being injured while avoiding a bat dog. The incident occurred a few months ago and prompted fans to call for changes in Minor League Baseball practices. Despite initial attempts to play through a moderate patellar injury, George's condition worsened, leading to surgery. Following the injury, the Drillers have suspended their bat dog program, and it remains to be seen if other teams will follow suit amid calls for reevaluation of safety protocols related to bat dogs.

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  • •Kendall George sustained a knee injury dodging a bat dog.
  • •The injury led to surgery and sparked fan criticism of MiLB practices.
  • •The Tulsa Drillers have suspended their bat dog program.
  • •Fans express mixed opinions on whether George or the dog is at fault.
  • •Ongoing discussions may lead other teams to reconsider bat dog use.
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  • 10:50 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers Fans Call for Change After Prospect Kendall George Has Surgery Due to Bat Dog Injury
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A Los Angeles Dodgers prospect needs surgery after he was hurt avoiding a bat dog, and some fans say the practice should stop.

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