OF Wenceel Perez injured in face in training room accident
Outfielder Wenceel Perez returned home to Detroit after suffering an orbital fracture in Houston. He is currently healing and has not visited teammates at Comerica Park. A lengthy recovery process is expected.
What changed
The injury is now identified as a fractured orbital bone and Perez has returned to Detroit.
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Wenceel Perez Returns to Detroit After Orbital Fracture
confidence 95%Outfielder Wenceel Perez returned home to Detroit after suffering an orbital fracture in Houston. He is currently healing and has not visited teammates at Comerica Park. A lengthy recovery process is expected.
What's confirmed:
- Wenceel Perez suffered a fractured orbital bone in his left eye.
- The injury occurred during a training room accident in Houston.
- Perez was placed on the injured list on Friday.
- Perez has returned home to Detroit.
Still unconfirmed:
- The injury was caused by a mishap with a plyo band.
- Perez is feeling better.
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Wenceel Perez Misses Game After Training Room Accident
confidence 90%Detroit Tigers outfielder Wenceel Perez missed Wednesday's game against the Houston Astros. He suffered a facial injury during a freak accident in the training room. The Tigers lost the game 4-2.
What's confirmed:
- Wenceel Perez was injured in a freak accident in the training room.
- Perez missed a game against the Houston Astros on Wednesday.
Still unconfirmed:
- Perez may be placed on the injured list.
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Tigers Outfielder Wenceel Perez Suffers Face Injury in Training Room
confidence 100%Wenceel Perez was injured when a resistance band hit him in the face during a postgame workout following Tuesday's game. The impact occurred beneath his left eye. The team is currently awaiting word on his status.
What's confirmed:
- Wenceel Perez was hit in the face by a resistance band in the training room.
- The accident occurred during a postgame workout following Tuesday's game.
- The band struck Perez beneath his left eye.
- Manager A.J. Hinch confirmed the injury to reporters.
Still unconfirmed:
- The Tigers organization is "pretty concerned" about the injury.
- The plyometric band snapped off a hook.