Padres' Luis Arraez Hit by Errant Throw, Removed from Game vs Rockies

San Diego Padres second baseman Luis Arraez was forced to leave Saturday's game against the Colorado Rockies after being hit in the head by an errant warm-up throw while jogging onto the field. Arraez was evaluated for a head injury and, while he remained alert and responsive, he was placed in concussion protocol and did not play in Sunday's game. The incident occurred in the ninth inning with the Padres leading 11-3, and Jose Iglesias replaced Arraez in the field. Arraez, a three-time batting champion with a .286 average this season, had expressed a desire to re-sign with the Padres as he approaches free agency. The team plans to give Arraez a day off Monday to aid his recovery before the next series starts on Tuesday. Padres manager Mike Shildt described the injury as a fluke and confirmed Arraez was being closely monitored following the incident.