Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Trevor Megill has been placed on the seven-day concussion list after a strange incident occurred on Tuesday evening. According to reports, Megill passed out in a store and hit his head on the ground, resulting in a concussion.
The incident happened just days after Megill had recovered from food poisoning, which caused him to exit a game against the New York Mets early. It is unclear whether the two incidents are related, but the Brewers are taking cautionary measures to ensure Megill’s safety.
“We’re not taking any chances with Trevor’s health,” said Brewers manager Craig Counsell. “He’s a vital part of our bullpen, and we need him to be fully recovered before he returns to the mound.”
Megill, who has been a reliable arm in the Brewers’ bullpen this season, was reportedly shopping at a local store when he suddenly collapsed. Witnesses described the scene as “scary” and said that Megill was unresponsive for several minutes before paramedics arrived.
“He just fell to the ground out of nowhere,” said one witness. “It was like he had been knocked out cold. We were all in shock.”
Megill was taken to a local hospital, where he was diagnosed with a concussion. He was released later that evening and is currently resting at home.
To fill Megill’s spot on the roster, the Brewers have recalled JB Bukauskas from Triple-A Nashville. Bukauskas has made several appearances for the Brewers this season and has a 3.86 ERA in 14 innings pitched.
The Brewers are hopeful that Megill will make a quick recovery and return to the mound soon. In the meantime, they will rely on their deep bullpen to fill the void.
“We have a lot of talented arms in our bullpen, and we’re confident that we can continue to succeed even without Trevor,” said Counsell.
The incident serves as a reminder of the risks that athletes face both on and off the field. Concussions are a serious issue in professional sports, and teams are taking steps to ensure that players are properly protected and cared for.
Megill’s incident is a bizarre one, and the Brewers are fortunate that he did not suffer more serious injuries. As he recovers, the team will be keeping a close eye on his progress and hoping for a speedy return to the mound.
