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Left Fielder Brandon Lockridge Carted Off, No Fracture Found

5/9/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Left fielder Brandon Lockridge was carted off after his right knee struck an unpadded wall while chasing a Cody Bellinger fly ball.
Pat Murphy reported X-rays showed no fracture but swelling as trainer Brad Epstein examined Brandon Lockridge, who rose, leaned on Andrew Vaughn and was replaced by Garrett Mitchell.
Sal Frelick observed Brandon Lockridge in pain after he recorded two RBI singles and was batting .294 with 12 RBIs.

History

Historical Context

In 1970, under Marvin Miller’s leadership, the MLBPA’s third collective bargaining agreement introduced neutral-panel arbitration for player grievances, building on the 1968 deal that raised the minimum salary by 43% (from $7,000 to $10,000). That arbitration framework has underpinned later player-health provisions, prompting clubs such as the Chicago Cubs to upgrade wall padding after Brandon Lockridge’s recent injury.

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Story summary

Left fielder Brandon Lockridge was carted off after his right knee struck an unpadded wall while chasing a Cody Bellinger fly ball.
Pat Murphy reported X-rays showed no fracture but swelling as trainer Brad Epstein examined Brandon Lockridge, who rose, leaned on Andrew Vaughn and was replaced by Garrett Mitchell.
Sal Frelick observed Brandon Lockridge in pain after he recorded two RBI singles and was batting .294 with 12 RBIs.

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