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X-rays Confirm Andy Pages Hand Fracture, 4-5 Weeks

8/22/2026

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Andy Pages Fractures

Andy Pages fractured his left hand after being struck by a 100.2 mph sinker from Bubba Chandler.
He stayed in the game until the fifth inning before being replaced by Kiké Hernández.
Roberts said X-rays confirmed a fracture and projected a four- to five-week, non-season-ending recovery.
Utility player Tommy Edman could cover some center-field duties while Pages rehabilitates.

Summary

Dodgers Sweep Rockies

Dodgers swept the Rockies at Coors Field, winning three straight games.
Dodgers entered the series with a nine-game NL West lead.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto entered with a 12-7 record and league-best 2.60 ERA.
Bubba Chandler posted a 3-0 August record and 2.33 ERA since the All-Star break.
Manager Dave Roberts said the team emerged from a dark place and feels refreshed.

History

Historical Context

Fastball velocity has surged since the mid-2000s, rising from 214 pitches over 100 mph in 2008 to more than 3,800 in 2023. Aroldis Chapman’s 105.1 mph fastball in 2010 set a new standard, later equaled by Jordan Hicks in 2018. MLB’s Statcast system now closely tracks such throws to address injury concerns.

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Andy Pages Fractures

Andy Pages fractured his left hand after being struck by a 100.2 mph sinker from Bubba Chandler.
He stayed in the game until the fifth inning before being replaced by Kiké Hernández.
Roberts said X-rays confirmed a fracture and projected a four- to five-week, non-season-ending recovery.
Utility player Tommy Edman could cover some center-field duties while Pages rehabilitates.

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