Yankees RF Oscar Gonzalez (eye) transported to hospital

Field Level Media|published: Mon 25th March, 22:28 2024

Feb 27, 2024; Port Charlotte, Florida, USA; New York Yankees outfielder Oscar Gonzalez (72) singles during the second inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Charlotte Sports Park. credits: Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports

New York Yankees right fielder Oscar Gonzalez was taken to a local hospital after sustaining a right eye contusion during a Monday exhibition game against the Diablos Rojos in Mexico City.

With New York's split squad playing a two-game series across the border at Estadio Alfredo Harp Helu, Gonzalez took a swing and fouled a ball into his face in the top of the second.

Gonzalez fell to the ground and was eventually carted off the field. He was standing up and conscious before leaving, and Yankees team physician Carlos Smith treated him at the stadium along with Elisa Saleme, the series' head physician.

Smith then went to Centro Medico ABC in Mexico City with Gonzalez, who was set to undergo further testing.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone announced earlier Monday that Gonzalez, 26, was reassigned to the minors. Gonzalez spent last season with the Cleveland Guardians, hitting .214 with two home runs and 12 RBIs in 54 games.

—Field Level Media