Victor Robles became a trending topic after a breathtaking catch during the Seattle Mariners‘ matchup against the San Francisco Giants. Despite his heroic effort, the Mariners ultimately fell 5-4, but concerns quickly shifted to Robles’ well-being following the painful play.
Television footage revealed the extent of the collision, showing Robles not only crashing into the outfield wall but also his body contorting awkwardly. His legs appeared to bend back alarmingly, forcing him to exit the game. The Mariners subsequently used Polanco to fill his vacated outfield position against Giants.
The play, an all-out sacrifice on a well-hit ball by Patrick Bailey, compelled Robles to chase down the deep fly. Ultimately, the effort resulted in him being carted off the field. One of the first to reach Robles was his teammate Julio, who recounted, “I just noticed he was in pain and I just called the trainers immediately. Obviously, he made all that effort … but it’s a high cost.”
Wilson Reveals Robles’ Injury
According to Mariners’ manager Dan Wilson, Robles is undergoing initial imaging to assess the damage sustained from the wall collision. The manager has revealed it to be a shoulder injury. The manager didn’t provide further details on a potential return timeline.
Robles Enjoying Good Start to Season Before Injury
Through 10 games with the Mariners, Robles was proving to be a difference-maker in several contests. He currently holds a .256 batting average with 3 RBIs and a .602 OPS. While not stellar numbers, it’s worth noting his impressive .328 average last MLB season, albeit in just 262 plate appearances.
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Projections for Robles in 2025 remain optimistic, contingent on a timely recovery from his shoulder injury. Baseball Reference forecasts him for 360 plate appearances, 45 runs, 85 hits, 6 home runs, and at least a .268 batting average, figures that could significantly benefit the Mariners.
