Padres' Luis Arraez Placed on 7-Day Concussion IL After Being Released from Hospital

San Diego Padres infielder Luis Arráez was placed on the seven-day concussion injured list Monday after a brutal collision in Sunday's game against the Houston Astros.

Following a bunt, the 28-year-old collided with Houston's Mauricio Dubon at first base and left the field on a stretcher.

The Padres later announced Arráez was transported to Houston Methodist Hospital for further evaluation and was stable, conscious, responsive and able to move his extremities.

According to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune, Arráez rejoined his teammates in the clubhouse later that night. While it was possible for him to stay with the club for the next road trip to face the Detroit Tigers, he will instead spend time on the IL.

Entering Sunday's action, Arráez recorded three home runs and three doubles to go along with nine RBI. He's also picked up two stolen bases while posting a .287/.330/.425 slash line.

He has earned batting titles as well as All-Star honors in each of the past three years, hitting .328 over that span. He became the first player in MLB history to win three consecutive batting titles with three different teams.

The Padres acquired Arráez in a May 2024 trade with the Miami Marlins, settling at $14 million to avoid arbitration with San Diego ahead of the 2025 season.

If he's forced to miss an extended period of time, it will be a tough blow to a Padres team that has thrived to open the year. San Diego sits at 15-6 through 21 games, representing the best record in the National League.

Following his exit from Sunday's game, Arráez was replaced by Gavin Sheets.