Cincinnati Reds closer Aroldis Chapman has suffered facial fractures above his left eye and nose after he was hit by a line drive Wednesday night, the latest frightening injury to a pitcher struck in the head by a batted ball.
Chapman was undergoing further testing at Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center, where he was set to spend the night for observation, according to a statement from the Reds.
First-year manager Bryan Price said Chapman was conscious and talking as he was taken off the field during Cincinnati's spring training game against the Kansas City Royals.
Champman's injury came during an exhibition match
The exhibition was called after an 8-minute delay with Kansas City leading 6-3.
"Not good," Price said. "He left the field on a stretcher, took a line drive just above his left eye is what it looks like — a contusion, a laceration, and certainly needs to be taken to the hospital and checked. We've got Tomas Vera, an assistant trainer, is going to be with him. And then we'll get our updates from there."
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CINCINNATI, OH - SEPTEMBER 25: Aroldis Chapman #54 of the Cincinnati Reds pitches in the ninth inning of the game against the New York Mets at Great American Ball Park on September 25, 2013 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Mets won 1-0. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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CINCINNATI, OH - SEPTEMBER 23: Aroldis Chapman #54 of the Cincinnati Reds throws a pitch during the ninth inning against the New York Mets at Great American Ball Park on September 23, 2013 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Cincinnati defeated New York 3-2 in 10 innings. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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CINCINNATI, OH - SEPTEMBER 05: Aroldis Chapman #54 and Ryan Hanigan #29 of the Cincinnati Reds celebrate after the game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Great American Ball Park on September 5, 2013 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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GOODYEAR, AZ - FEBRUARY 27: Aroldis Chapman #54 of the Cincinnati Reds signs autographs for fans before the game against the Cleveland Indians at Goodyear Ballpark on February 27, 2014 in Goodyear, Arizona. (Photo by Rob Tringali/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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GOODYEAR, AZ - FEBRUARY 20: Aroldis Chapman #54 of the Cincinnati Reds poses for a picture during picture day on February 20, 2014 in Goodyear Park, Arizona. (Photo by Mike McGinnis/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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GOODYEAR, AZ - FEBRUARY 20: Aroldis Chapman #54 of the Cincinnati Reds poses for a picture during picture day on February 20, 2014 in Goodyear Park, Arizona. (Photo by Mike McGinnis/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 20: Aroldis Chapman #54 of the Cincinnati Reds pitches in the 10th inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the game on September 20, 2013 at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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HOUSTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 18: Aroldis Chapman #54 of the Cincinnati Reds pitches in the thirteenth inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on September 18, 2013 in Houston, Texas. Cincinnati Reds won 6-5. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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CINCINNATI, OH - SEPTEMBER 8: Aroldis Chapman #54 of the Cincinnati Reds pitches in relief in the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Great American Ball Park on September 8, 2013 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Chapman earned the win as Cincinnati defeated Los Angeles 3-2 to sweep the series. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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CINCINNATI, OH - SEPTEMBER 6: Aroldis Chapman #54 of the Cincinnati Reds pitches the ninth inning of the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Great American Ball Park on September 6, 2013 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Reds won 3-2. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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CINCINNATI, OH - SEPTEMBER 05: Aroldis Chapman #54 and Dusty Baker the manager of the Cincinnati Reds hug after the game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Great American Ball Park on September 5, 2013 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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CINCINNATI, OH - SEPTEMBER 05: Aroldis Chapman #54 of the Cincinnati Reds throws a pitch during the game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Great American Ball Park on September 5, 2013 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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CINCINNATI, OH - SEPTEMBER 05: Aroldis Chapman #54 of the Cincinnati Reds throws a pitch during the game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Great American Ball Park on September 5, 2013 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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CINCINNATI, OH - SEPTEMBER 05: Aroldis Chapman #54 and Ryan Hanigan #29 of the Cincinnati Reds celebrate after the game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Great American Ball Park on September 5, 2013 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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CINCINNATI, OH - AUGUST 21: Aroldis Chapman #54 of the Cincinnati Reds pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the game at Great American Ball Park on August 21, 2013 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Reds won 10-7. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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CINCINNATI, OH - SEPTEMBER 3: Aroldis Chapman #54 of the Cincinnati Reds pitches in the ninth inning of the game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Great American Ball Park on September 3, 2013 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Reds won 1-0. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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