Oscar Gonzalez of New York Yankees is checked by doctors after getting hit in the face by a ball in the second inning during Spring Training Game Two between Diablos Rojos and New York Yankees at Estadio Alfredo Harp Helu on March 25, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico.

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Yankees player Oscar Gonzalez is recovering from a break in his eye socket after fouling a ball off his face on Monday night.

The New York Yankees outfielder, 26, was playing against the Diablos Rojos during an exhibition game in Mexico City’s Estadio Alfredo Harp Helu when the accident happened.

In a video shared on X (formerly known as Twitter), Gonzalez was captured foul-tipping the ball into his face, fracturing his right orbital, before falling to the ground in pain.

According toESPN, the ball bounced off Gonzalez’s bat handle before going up to his face and knocking off his helmet.

Oscar Gonzalez sliding into home plate on March 25.Hector Vivas/Getty

Oscar Gonzalez #72 of the New York Yankees slides safely into the home plate to score a run against Jose Briceño of Diablos Rojos in the first inning against during Spring Training Game Two between Diablos Rojos and New York Yankees at Estadio Alfredo Harp Helu on March 25, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico.

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scar Gonzalez running to second base on March 25.Hector Vivas/Getty

Oscar Gonzalez #72 of the New York Yankees runs into second base in the first inning during Spring Training Game Two between Diablos Rojos and New York Yankees at Estadio Alfredo Harp Helu on March 25, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico.

They added that Gonzalez would remain in hospital to undergo further tests. “González was taken to Centro Medico ABC in Mexico City for further evaluation and testing. Dr. Smith accompanied Gonzalez to the hospital," the statement read.

The statement added, “Further information will be provided as it becomes available.”

According toESPN, Gonzalez had been taking part in the Yankees' split team and had been playing a two-game series at Estadio Alfredo Harp Helu. The outlet added that the athlete had also been reassigned to the minors earlier on Monday.

source: people.com