Orioles

Orioles’ Mateo in concussion protocol after getting hit in head by Mullins’ bat

BALTIMORE–Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said that second baseman Jorge Mateo was in concussion protocol after he was accidentally hit in the head by Cedric Mullins’ bat when he was standing in the on-deck circle in the fourth inning. The bat hit Mateo in the back of the batting helmet he was wearing.

Mateo was removed from the game.

“We’re just waiting to see,” Hyde said after the Orioles’ 4-3 loss to Tampa Bay. “Get some more tests and see how he feels tomorrow.”

CONTINUE READING BELOW

Mullins was set to lead off the inning.

“I was getting loose, looking at the pitcher and did a circle stretch, pretty normal stuff,” Mullins said. “He was right behind me. I didn’t even see him. I just saw him in the kitchen. He seems to be doing OK.”

Scroll Down to LEAVE A COMMENT

Rich Dubroff

Rich Dubroff grew up in Brooklyn as a fan of New York teams, but after he moved to Baltimore, quickly adopted the Orioles and Colts. After nearly two decades as a freelancer assisting on Orioles coverage for several outlets, principally The Capital in Annapolis and The Carroll County Times, Dubroff began covering the team fulltime in 2011. He spent five years at Comcast SportsNet’s website and for the last two seasons, wrote for PressBoxonline.com, Dubroff lives in Baltimore with his wife of more than 30 years, Susan.

Share
Published by
Rich Dubroff

Recent Posts

  • Rich Dubroff

Henderson breaks out with 3 hits to lead Orioles to 5-2 win over Twins

MINNEAPOLIS— Gunnar Henderson began Tuesday night’s game in an awful slump. He’d been hitless in…

August 12, 2026
  • The Bird Tapes

The Bird Tapes’ Orioles History Quiz, Volume 2

Presenting a new set of questions from the crevices of Orioles history. I know you…

August 12, 2026
  • Rich Dubroff

Bassitt on Orioles’ disappointing season: ‘I’m angry at myself. I’m angry at the guys in here.’

MINNEAPOLIS—Orioles manager Craig Albernaz hasn’t announced his plan for starting pitcher Chris Bassitt, who’s been…

August 11, 2026
  • Rich Dubroff

Kremer limits Orioles to 1 hit in 7 innings in Twins’ 9-5 win

MINNEAPOLIS—In his first start against the Orioles, the team for whom he pitched for seven…

August 11, 2026
  • Mailbag

Could Orioles’ attendance be higher? | MAILBAG

Question: Is the Orioles' ownership concerned about attendance? We have one of the best ballparks…

August 11, 2026