SEATTLE (AP) \u2014 The Seattle Mariners placed utilityman Brendan Donovan on the seven-day concussion injured list on Sunday, a day after he hit in the head by a baseball in the batting cages.<\/p>\n
Donovan was a late scratch from the lineup for Saturday night\u2019s 5-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs. Wilson said Sunday that Donovan was hit by a pitch while taking swings pregame.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was just one of those situations that\u2019s unfortunate,\u201d Wilson said. \u201cBut he will be back hopefully as soon as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n
Utilityman Patrick Wisdom was recalled from Triple-A Tacoma to replace Donovan on the active roster. Donavan’s move to the IL is retroactive to Saturday.<\/p>\n
The Mariners acquired Donovan from the St. Louis Cardinals in February in a three-team trade with the Tampa Bay Rays. Since then, Donovan has struggled to stay on the field.<\/p>\n
On May 17, he was placed on the 10-day IL with a left groin muscle strain and did not return to the Mariners\u2019 lineup until Aug. 4. Donovan also missed time from April 18 to May 7 with a left groin muscle strain.<\/p>\n
The 29-year-old Donovan is hitting .277 with three home runs, seven doubles, one triple and 15 RBIs in 137 at-bats. Wilson lamented what has been a difficult season for Donovan, who was a first-time All-Star last year when he batted .287 with 10 home runs, 50 RBIs and a .775 OPS.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m sure it\u2019s frustrating,\u201d Wilson said. \u201cIt\u2019s tough, no question. But I think the thing we know about (Donovan) is that he\u2019s a gamer, he\u2019s a fighter. And he will get through this as quickly as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n
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