Tanaka Masahiro was hit with a line drive to the head, underwent concussion tests at hospital

New York Yankees pitcher Tanaka Masahiro took a line drive to the right side of his head by power hitter Giancarlo Stanton during a simulated game.

Tanaka had concussion-like symptoms and was taken to the hospital for numerous tests and his CT scan came out negative.

Masahiro Tanaka was hit in the head with a line drive from the bat of Giancarlo Stanton during a simulated game.pic.twitter.com/biProHbgeK

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Tanaka posted the following on Instagram and appears that he is doing well:

 

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I appreciate all the support. I feel it a bit right now, but I’m all good. Going to try to get back on the mound ASAP! Thanks again for all the encouraging words! ご心配をおかけしております。 患部に痛みはありますが、それ以外は元気です。 出来るだけ早くまた、マウンドに上がれるように頑張っていきたいと思います。

A post shared by Masahiro Tanaka (@masahiro_tanaka.official) on Jul 4, 2020 at 5:37pm PDT