San Diego’s Luis Arraez was hospitalized after a first-inning collision with Mauricio Dubón during the Padres’ 3-2 victory over the Astros. Padres manager Mike Shildt reported that initial testing showed no fractures, although Arraez sustained a laceration on his jaw and experienced a period of disorientation, raising concussion concerns. Other players, including Fernando Tatis Jr. and Dubón, expressed their fear during the incident, but the team is relieved that Arraez returned to the stadium postgame, highlighting the emotional impact of the moment.
