Dodgers Star Pages Breaks Hand on 100 MPH Fastball

Los Angeles Dodgers All-Star Andy Pages sustained a fractured left hand after being struck by a 100.2 mph fastball on Friday night. Manager Dave Roberts announced that Pages is anticipated to miss a minimum of four to five weeks. This injury, sustained in the third inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates, occurred when a pitch from starter Bubba Chandler hit Pages on the outer part of his left hand.

Pages, who has emerged as a first-time All-Star this season, has been a stalwart for the Dodgers, hitting toward the top of the order and providing elite defense in center field. Entering Friday's game, he ranked second on the team with 5.6 Baseball Reference WAR. His absence presents a significant challenge for the Dodgers, who are vying for a top-two seed in the National League.