It was a scary scene for Houston Astros outfielder Taylor Trammell on Wednesday, forced to be carted off the field during the Astros' 7-2 loss to the Detroit Tigers. Trammell was placed on the 10-day IL on Thursday, and Astros manager Joe Espada revealed that the veteran outfielder is also in Major League Baseball's concussion protocol.
Taking Trammell's spot on the Astros' roster is top prospect Brice Matthews. Matthews made his Major League debut with the Astros last month, but after deadline moves for Carlos Correa, Ramon Urias, and Jesus Sanchez, the 23-year-old infielder was optioned back to the minors.