Sudden injury while doing strengthening exercises! Rubber band snaps, strikes face → MLB outfielder undergoes detailed facial and eye examination

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An unexpected injury has occurred in Major League Baseball. Detroit Tigers outfielder Wensil Perez (27) was struck in the face by a rubber band while performing strengthening exercises in the training room, and reports indicate he is currently being examined for a facial fracture.

According to MLB.com, the official Major League Baseball website, and U.S. local media outlet Detroit Free Press, Detroit manager A.J. Hinch explained to reporters on the 18th (Korea time) that "Perez was injured while performing strengthening exercises with a rubber rehabilitation band as part of his usual arm routine. The band, which was attached to a hook, suddenly snapped and struck him directly below his left eye."

The injury's impact is more serious than anticipated. Perez not only did not play in today's game but reportedly did not even appear at the baseball stadium. Manager Hinch added, "Perez is currently undergoing procedures for detailed examinations of his face and eye area to check for fractures and other conditions. His condition is quite concerning." Perez has appeared in 53 games this season, recording a .180 batting average (29 hits in 161 at-bats), 7 home runs, and 17 RBIs. The Detroit Free Press further noted that it remains uncertain whether Perez will be placed on the injured list.

Detroit's misfortunes do not end there. Key infielder Gleyber Torres has also been placed on the 10th-day injured list (IL) due to "side pain (internal oblique muscle strain)," removing him from the team's lineup. Torres has previously injured the same area, making this effectively a recurrence. On the 18th alone, two players were sidelined due to injuries.

To make matters worse, the starting pitcher who had returned from injury also took the loss. Detroit, which lost 2-4 to the Houston Astros today, immediately started right-hander Casey Mize, who had been activated from the injured list, but he struggled over 4⅔ innings, allowing 6 hits (1 home run), 1 walk, and 3 earned runs, resulting in his designation as the losing pitcher.

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