Ryan Vogelsong Injury: Updates on Pirates Pitcher's Head and Return

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Ryan Vogelsong was carted off the field in the second inning of Monday's game against the Colorado Rockies after a Jordan Lyles fastball struck him in the head. He suffered facial fractures and has been placed on the disabled list. He was also admitted to the hospital but has since been released. It is uncertain when he will be able to return to action.

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Pirates Have Depth to Account for Vogelsong's Absence

Usually a relief pitcher with infrequent opportunities to bat, Vogelsong was a spot starter Monday in a makeup game that was previously postponed. It was only his second plate appearance of the 2016 campaign.

The 38-year-old pitched two scoreless innings and was credited with an RBI due to the bases-loaded hit-by-pitch, but the chief concern is obviously his health. Wilfredo Boscan replaced Vogelsong to begin the third inning.

Although Pittsburgh's bullpen depth may suffer in the short term, the starting staff was tied for 10th in quality starts entering Monday's action. The Pirates also have a strong batting order to count on and were second in all of baseball with a .280 team average before their showdown with the Rockies.