Otto Lopez Hit Near Wrist, Remains in WBC Game After Scare

12: 00 p. m. ET — otto lopez was hit by a pitch near his right wrist while playing for Team Canada in the WBC, prompting immediate concern during the game; the timing matters because the contact occurred live in the international matchup and was visible to trainers and teammates.

Otto Lopez Stayed in Play, Ran the Bases and Returned to Shortstop

After the pitch struck near his right wrist, Lopez stayed in the game long enough to run the bases and then went back to play shortstop, a sequence that signaled the impact was not treated as an immediate, game-ending injury.

Marlins Appear to Have Avoided a Potential Injury Scare Involving otto lopez

For now, it looks like the Marlins avoided a potential injury scare tied to the on-field contact; the fact Lopez remained active reduced the immediate concern for his major-league club.

The Incident Occurred During the WBC, the Named Event That Framed On-Field Concern

The hit happened in the WBC, the international tournament that put Lopez on the field for Team Canada and created the live-game setting where trainers and fans could judge his condition in real time.

More details expected 12: 30 p. m. ET.