Padres place 3x All-Star Luis Arraez on 7-day concussion injured list following NASTY collision in game against Astros

3-time MLB All-Star Luis Arraez was involved in a horrific collision with Mauricio Dubon on Sunday and was carried off the field on a stretcher.

Padres place 3x All-Star Luis Arraez on 7-day concussion injured list following NASTY collision in game against Astros

Luis Arraez (Image via X/@MLB)

The San Diego Padres placed Luis Arraez on the 7-day concussion injured list on Monday. This came after the 3-time All-Star suffered a nasty collision during the game against the Houston Astros on Sunday at the Daikin Park.

After dropping two games against the Astros, the Padres took to the field on Sunday, trying to avoid getting swept away from home. However, the visitors suffered a massive blow early on when Arraez got caught in a horrific crash.

After playing a bunt against Framber Valdez in the first inning, Arraez would race down to first base. As he reached the base, he collided with Mauricio Dubon, who tried to cover the base and tag him out.

The two players accidentally collided with each other and fell to the ground. While Dubon was able to get back quickly, Arraez stayed down the ground, leaving the fans inside the ballpark concerned.

As the 3-time batting champion lay prone on the ground, the medical team tried to stabilize him. He was later carried off the field on a stretcher and stayed behind in Houston while his teammates took off to Detroit to get ready to face the Detroit Tigers.

The Padres would later issue a statement and provide some positive health update regarding him. On Monday, the team placed Luis Arraez on the 7-day concussion injured list. The 28-year-old is reported to undergo more tests when he returns to San Diego.

This setback regarding him comes at a time when he had started to get back in form. After starting the season with a 1-for-18 record, the reigning National League batting champion was hitting with a .287 batting average.

Luis Arraez made a statement on social media following his injury

The game on Sunday between the San Diego Padres and the Houston Astros was halted for a long time after the horrific injury to Luis Arraez. Hours after going down with an unpleasant collision, the Venezuelan international released a statement on his social media regarding his health.

Luis Arraez
Luis Arraez (Image via X/@MLB)

In a post on Instagram, Arraez thanked the medical staff of both the Padres and Astros for their assistance. Before that he admitted that he was fine and there was nothing to worry about.

Thankfully, there is nothing to worry about. I’m currently resting and plan to rejoin the team this Monday. I truly appreciate all your prayers and kind messages. I want to thank the medical and paramedic staff of both the Padres and the Astros, as well as those who took care of me at the hospital. Most importantly, I thank God for His protection—I’m doing well now.

Luis Arraez on Instagram

The Padres, on the other hand, were already facing a shortage in the infield position. The injury to Arraez left a huge hole in their infield. They would later recall Mason McCoy from their Triple-A affiliate, El Paso, to take his place.

Fernando Tatis Jr. claims he was about to cry after seeing Luis Arraez get injured

The injury to Luis Arraez on Sunday left many people stunned. Him lying down on the ground after the collision was a scary sight for some. His teammate Fernando Tatis Jr. was one of those who was shaken by the incident and was almost about to cry.

Fernando Tatis Jr. and Luis Arraez
Fernando Tatis Jr. and Luis Arraez (Image via Sports Ilustrated)

Since his shocking trade from the Miami Marlins in 2024, Arraez has become an important part of the Padres’ offense. While speaking about his injury, Tatis Jr. expressed that he got scared by seeing his teammate fall down to the ground like that.

It was a sad moment, especially getting close to him and seeing him on the ground like that, you definitely get scared. You almost go into tears but holding up. You sit down right next to him and start praying for him right away.

Fernando Tatis Jr. said as per MLB.com

Tatis Jr. went on to break the tie in the game against the Astros with a solo home run. His home run against Tayler Scott in the 7th inning turned out to be decisive. The Padres won the game 3-2 and avoided the sweep.

The 26-year-old was later named the National League Player of the Week for his performances throughout the week for the team. He though, was unable to help his team from losing the first game of the series against the Tigers by a 6-4 scoreline on Monday night.