Dodgers prospect Kendall George was injured while avoiding a bat dog
George underwent imaging after the awkward landing, and initial testing was not optimistic, according to The Athletic.
- On May 25, Los Angeles Dodgers prospect Outfielder Kendall George suffered a knee injury at Double-A Tulsa while jumping to avoid the team's bat dog retrieving a bat during the second inning of the Drillers' 14-8 win over the Northwest Arkansas Naturals.
- Known for his blazing 80-grade speed, George had stolen 100 bases with High-A Great Lakes in 2025, making him the fourth minor leaguer in 20 years to reach triple digits and earning comparisons to Tampa Bay Rays prospect Chandler Simpson.
- After scoring on Josue De Paula's single in the second inning, George reacted with visible frustration, slamming his helmet to the ground as he limped to the dugout following the collision with the bat dog.
- Medical imaging conducted yesterday provided early indicators that concerned the organization, though the team awaited official results; initial testing reportedly did not bring optimism about the injury's severity.
- The unusual nature of the injury threatens to derail a breakout season for the 13th-ranked prospect by MLB Pipeline, who was hitting.333 with an.841 OPS through 43 games before the incident.
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Dodgers Minor League Affiliate Suspending Bat Dog After Unfortunate Incident Regarding Prospect Kendall George
One odd story is sweeping across the MLB landscape this week, and it involves the Los Angeles Dodgers, one of their top prospects, and the Tulsa Drillers Bat Dog.On Monday, the Tulsa Driller made headlines, not for their seven-run first inning output, but instead because of their bat dog, who made a bit of a whoopsies on the field (and no, I’m not talking about going to the bathroom where he wasn’t supposed to).MLB.com writer Theo DeRosa wrote: …
Dodgers' MiLB Bat Dog Program Reportedly to Be Suspended After Star Prospect Kendall George's Injury
The Los Angeles Dodgers' Double-A affiliate in Tulsa are reportedly planning to stop letting dogs retrieve discarded bats at certain games after an injury to a star prospect.
Unbelievable! Dodgers' 21-Year-Old Speedster Sufferes Bizarre Injury During Game While Trying to Avoid Dog Invading Field. Sports Chosun Reporter Kim Young-rok. The LA Dodgers' next-generation speedstar has suffered a ridiculous injury. He injured his leg while trying to avoid a dog that ran toward him on the field. As of before this season, Kendall George was the Dodgers'
Dodgers minor league prospect Kendall George hurts himself after near collision with a bat dog
I thought it was impossible for someone not to love the idea of the minor league baseball bat dog.You take an adorable pooch who thinks that fetching a Louisville Slugger is the most magnificent thing on earth, and everyone is happy.Well, I think we may have found one guy who is a little less enthused about the idea of bat dogs.ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW!Coming up a little gimpy after jumping out …
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