Seattle Mariners reliever Trent Thornton was placed on the 15-day injured list after suffering a torn Achilles tendon, ending his season. Jackson Kowar was called up to replace him on the roster. Thornton, who had been performing well this season, was injured during a game against the Texas Rangers, and this marks his second IL stint this year. Kowar, returning from Triple-A and recovering from Tommy John surgery, will now contribute to the Mariners' bullpen.
Extreme heat across the US disrupted MLB games, causing players like Elly De La Cruz and Trent Thornton to fall ill; De La Cruz vomited but continued playing, while Thornton was helped off the field due to heat exhaustion, prompting increased safety measures for upcoming games.
Extreme heat across the US disrupted MLB games, causing players like Elly De La Cruz and Trent Thornton to fall ill; De La Cruz vomited but continued playing, while Thornton was treated for heat exhaustion, highlighting the dangerous conditions faced during the games.
During a heatwave in the US, Reds' Elly De La Cruz and Mariners' Trent Thornton fell ill while playing, with De La Cruz vomiting on the field and Thornton experiencing heat-related illness, prompting medical attention and safety measures at games.
Seattle Mariners reliever Trent Thornton was hospitalized with a heat-related illness during a game at Wrigley Field amid extreme heat conditions, but team officials expect him to recover. The game also saw other heat-related issues among staff and officials, prompting the Cubs to implement cooling measures for fans and personnel.
