Diamondbacks catcher Jose Herrera exits after taking bat to helmet

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Jose Herrera exited Friday’s game in Houston against the Astros after the followthrough of a swing struck him on top of his catcher’s mask.

In the bottom of the fifth inning with one out, Astros designated hitter Kyle Tucker swung and missed at a Brandon Pfaadt sweeper. At the backend of Tucker’s swing, his bat hit Herrera on the head.

Herrera spent about a minute on the ground before getting evaluated by D-backs trainers and manager Torey Lovullo. Herrera initially looked like he could be OK once he collected himself, but the D-backs played it safe with a potential head injury and replaced Herrera with Adrian Del Castillo. Herrera was able to walk off under his own power.

Arizona is currently without starting catcher Gabriel Moreno, who is on the 10-day injured list. Lovullo said on Arizona Sports’ Burns & Gambo on Friday there is no return date set for Moreno as the catcher continues to make progress.

Lovullo said afterward that Herrera should be fine.

Torey Lovullo said catcher Jose Herrera is fine and went through protocols ok, and will even be in the lineup tomorrow.

He was hit on the head by a backswing from Kyle Tucker

Great news for Herrera and the #Dbacks.

— Jack Sommers (@shoewizard59) September 7, 2024

Herrera and Del Castillo have managed a platoon at catcher in Moreno’s absence. Herrera entered Friday hitting .217 with 10 RBIs.

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