Cueto Recovering After Spring Training Scare
MESA, Ariz. (AP) — San Francisco Giants pitcher Johnny Cueto showed no initial signs of a concussion or serious injury Monday night after he was hit in the head by a line drive during a 10-2 loss to the Oakland Athletics.
Cueto was struck in the forehead by Billy Burns' liner on his first pitch, knocking off his cap. The ball caromed into center field for a double.
"It was more of a glancing blow but it caught him pretty good," Giants manager Bruce Bochy said. "It was a scary moment. He spotted well and answered all the questions, which is why he stayed in."
The right-hander was examined by trainers, took a couple of warmups and finished his three-inning stint. Originally, the Giants announced he was then taken to the hospital for a precautionary examination. Later, the team clarified that he did not go to the hospital and instead was brought back to the club's complex in Scottsdale and treated for a bruise.
The Giants planned to monitor Cueto through Tuesday.
Cueto gave up three runs, all on Josh Reddick's homer, and five hits. He walked one and struck out two.
