"I'm doing well now"- Padres’ Luis Arraez gives update on his current health after Sunday's on-field accident

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: Apr 21, 2025, 21:20 IST

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San Diego Padres' Luis Arraez was hospitalized after a collision with Houston Astros' Mauricio Dubon during Sunday's game, causing concern among fans. Arraez, conscious and stable, was taken to Houston Methodist Hospital for evaluation. He later updated fans via Instagram, expressing gratitude for the support and assuring everyone of his well-being.

"I'm doing well now"- Padres’ Luis Arraez gives update on his current health after Sunday's on-field accident (Image Source: Getty)

Key Highlights

Luis Arraez got hospitalized after colliding with Mauricio Dubon during the Padres vs Astros match
Arraez gave update on his current health condition through Instagram
Arraez will return to the field by Monday, before the next game

When fans tuned in to see the match between San Diego Padres and Houston Astros on Sunday, they did not expect a tragedy to unfold on the field. Padres’ designated hitter, Luis Arraez, got into a nasty accident with the Astros’ second baseman, which led the former to get hospitalized. What happened on that fateful Sunday night? How is Arraez now? We have all the details here!

Luis Arraez updates fans through Instagram post

After being carried off the field by the medical team, Padres’ designated hitter, Luis Arraez was taken to Houston Methodist hospital for treatment. Meanwhile, the Padres official team took to X, and gave an update on the player’s condition.
“Luis Arraez has been transported to Houston Methodist Hospital for further evaluation. He is currently stable, conscious, responsive, and able to move his extremities.”

A few hours later, Luis took to Instagram and gave a detailed update on his current situation.

He gave a brief overview of the accident and assured his fans that he is alright. Arraez also stated that he will be rejoining the team on Monday.
Luis addressed the fans, thanking them for their messages and prayers, and expressed gratitude towards the medical staff for their prompt response and good care.
“I’m doing well now,” Arraez ended the post by saying that he is well right now. The post has reassured fans, igniting hopes that the Padres’ favorite designated hitter will be back on his feet soon.

What happened between Luis Arraez and Mauricio Dubon?

When the Padres’ designated hitter, Luis Arraez made a strong attempt to reach first base in the first inning between the San Diego Padres and Houston Astros, he was met with Astros’ second baseman Mauricio Dubon.
What happened next was quite unexpected. Both players collided on the first base, with Arraez’s head getting in contact with Dubon’s shoulder. Arraez fell to the ground immediately, raising concern amongst players from both teams.

The medical staff arrived and Arraez was taken off the field immediately. The game was paused for 11 minutes and was resumed thereafter. Though Luis did give a positive update on his injuries, it raises questions on MLB’s field condition and players’ safety during the game.

Many fans even expressed their concern over the same issue as this is not the first time players have collided on the first base. Previously, Alan Roden & Rowdy Tellez collided on field during the Toronto Blue Jays and Seattle Mariners game. Will MLB take any measures to protect their players?
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