Jesus Montero C/DH SEA 3 Months
Jesus Montero left Saturday's game against the Indians after being hit in the head by the bat of Francisco Lindor.
There's no word yet as to the extent of the injury, but Montero was carted off the field. If it's just a welt, the 23-year-old should be fine by Opening Day. But Montero has had concussion issues before, so there's legitimate concern it might be something more. Stay tuned for updates on his status in the coming days.
Jesus Montero C/DH SEA 4 Months
According to Bill Madden, Teri Thompson and Michael O'Keeffe of the New York Daily News, Jesus Montero is named in records from the Miami-based Biogenesis clinic which reportedly distributed performance-enhancing drugs to players.
Jesus Montero C/DH SEA 10 Months
Jesus Montero went 3-for-4 with an RBI in a losing effort against the Red Sox on Tuesday.
Montero has struggled to live up to the massive hype surrounding him this season, batting just .264 with 15 homers and 54 RBI. Still, he profiles as one of the finer young hitters in the league and should be treated as such in next spring's fantasy drafts.
Jesus Montero C/DH SEA 11 Months
Jesus Montero's two-run homer powered the Mariners to a 4-3 victory over the Royals in Seattle on Saturday.
Montero finished the night 2-for-3 with a run scored and two RBI, and also walked in the game. While his .265 average has been slightly disappointing, it's important to remember that he's still just 22-years-old and in his first full season of MLB action. He has displayed decent pop in his right-handed bat though, launching 10 homers and driving home 40 in 86 games on the year.
Jesus Montero C/DH SEA 11 Months
Jesus Montero went 3-for-4 with a walk, two runs scored, a double and two RBI in Tuesday's 9-6 victory over the Royals.
Montero's bat has come alive quickly since he suffered a concussion on July 4. In four games, he has gone 6-for-15 with three walks. The 22-year-old is hitting just .253/.294/.384 with eight homers overall and probably shouldn't be used in mixed fantasy leagues unless the format allows two backstops. Having said that, Montero needs to be monitored because of the potent potential of his bat and his eligibility at catcher.
Jesus Montero C/DH SEA 11 Months
Jesus Montero (concussion) is back in the Mariners' starting lineup Friday.
Montero hasn't played since suffering a mild concussion last Wednesday, but the All-Star break gave him the proper time to get well. The 22-year-old is hitting just .245/.281/.376 with eight homers and a .657 OPS in 73 games played this season.
Jesus Montero C/DH SEA 11 Months
Jesus Montero (concussion) has been cleared for baseball activities.
Montero hasn't played since suffering a mild concussion when he was hit in the mask by a foul tip last Wednesday. He managed to avoid a stint on the disabled list and should be available this weekend.
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Jesus Montero (concussion) is expected to sit out his third straight game Sunday.
Montero is dealing with a mild concussion brought about by a foul tip off his facemask during Wednesday's game. He can be placed on the 7-day DL and still return for the start of the second half, but it doesn't appear that the Mariners plan to make a roster move at this time.
Jesus Montero C/DH SEA 12 Months
Jesus Montero (concussion) is not in Friday's lineup against the Athletics.
Montero was diagnosed with a mild concussion after taking a foul tip off his facemask during Wednesday's game. The Mariners don't think he will need a trip to the disabled list, but he could be rested through the weekend. Ichiro Suzuki will serve as the designated hitter Friday while Carlos Peguero plays right field.
Jesus Montero C/DH SEA 12 Months
Jesus Montero went 0-for-4 on Thursday and still has just one RBI in 87 at-bats this month.
Montero was at his best while Miguel Olivo was hurt and he got to do more catching. He's hitting just .203 with two homers in 143 at-bats as a DH this year, compared to .322 with six homers in 118 at-bats as a catcher. The deeper we get into the season with splits that large, the more it suggests it's not a fluke and that Montero really is a better hitter when he's playing the field.