Detroit pitcher Tarik Skubal visits Guardians’ David Fry in the hospital

Cleveland- David Fry was carted off the field Tuesday night after being hit in the face by a 99-mph pitch. Detroit’s ace Tarik Skubal looked physically ill as Fry fell to the ground. Fry was squared up attempting to bunt when he was hit by the ball. The crowd instantly fell still as skipper Stephen Vogt rushed to field to check on Fry. There were obvious signs of injury as blood was on David’s hands. He didn’t move for a few moments however he was able to stand with assistance of the medical personnel. Fry was carted off and taken to Lutheran hospital where he was later transferred to Cleveland Clinic.

Fry’s teammate Steven Kwan had this to say after the game:

 

“He’s the heartbeat of this team”#Guardians Steven Kwan says some of the team went to visit David Fry at the hospital today and are rallying around him#GuardsBall @WEWS pic.twitter.com/ARyEonqg5I

— Mason Horodyski (@MasonHorodyski) September 24, 2025

Skubal told media that he texted Fry after the game. Vogt drove Skubal to the hospital to check on Fry and he was able to speak to him. Despite the race for the division, this proves bigger than baseball. Skubal and the Detroit players and organization showed a lot of class in this situation.

The Guardians provided an update on Fry Wednesday afternoon:

Official Guardians release-

“David Fry medical update: imaging and clinical examination confirmed that David sustained multiple, minimally displaced, left-sided facial and nasal fractures. While the injury will require close monitoring, including serial assessments, David is expected to fully recover over the next 6-to-8 weeks without the need for surgery. David was recently discharged from the Cleveland Clinic and is resting comfortably.

The Cleveland Guardians would like to express gratitude to several groups who were intimately involved in the emergent care and treatment of David during last night’s game: Physicians Ambulance, the caregivers at Lutheran Hospital and Cleveland Clinic emergency departments, and the nurses and physicians at CCF working in the ENT and plastic surgery departments. Thank you all for your professionalism, expertise, and compassion.”