Dodgers Center Fielder Andy Pages Fractures Hand on Hit-by-Pitch
Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Andy Pages fractured his left hand after being hit by a pitch from Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Bubba Chandler during a game on Friday night in Los Angeles. The injury is not considered season-ending, with an…
Fort Myers Naples, FL, August 22, 2026 —
Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Andy Pages sustained a fractured left hand during a game on Friday night in Los Angeles. The injury occurred when Pages was hit by a pitch thrown by Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Bubba Chandler.
The Dodgers announced that the injury is not considered season-ending. The team anticipates a recovery period of approximately four to five weeks.
Pages has been a recent call-up for the Dodgers, making his MLB debut earlier this season. His performance has drawn attention as he has found his footing in the major leagues. The specifics of the game, including the score and the inning in which the incident occurred, were not provided in the summary.
The exact date of the injury was Friday night, and the location was Los Angeles. The incident involved a pitch from Bubba Chandler of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Further details regarding the exact circumstances of the pitch and its immediate aftermath were not available.
The fracture to Pages’ left hand will necessitate a period of rest and rehabilitation. The team’s medical staff will monitor his progress throughout the recovery process. Information regarding when Pages might be cleared for baseball activities or a potential return date beyond the estimated four to five weeks was not provided.
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