Detroit Tigers' Parker Meadows Hospitalized After Brutal Outfield Collision: Status of His Injuries

Detroit Tigers center fielder Parker Meadows was hospitalized for overnight observation Thursday after a frightening head-to-head collision with teammate Riley Greene left him bloodied and barely moving on the field at Target Field in Minneapolis.

The collision happened in the bottom of the eighth inning with the score tied 1-1. Minnesota's Josh Bell led off the inning with a shallow fly ball to left-center, and both Greene and Meadows came charging hard for it. Greene made the catch, but the two outfielders collided head-to-head on the play, sending both players tumbling to the grass. Meadows landed on his back in a daze, barely moving with his hands pointed up and blood coming out of his mouth. The collision reportedly caused him to bite the inside of his mouth, which led to the bleeding.

What is the Status of Parker Meadows' Injuries?

Medical personnel surrounded Meadows for several minutes before he was able to sit up. He was slowly helped to his feet and placed on a cart that took him off the field. Manager A.J. Hinch confirmed postgame that Meadows has a concussion and has been sent to the hospital for overnight observation.

"We're going to get him checked out for everything, but this one worries me," Hinch said.

Greene, who stayed in the game after the collision, was visibly shaken when speaking to reporters afterward.

"It's a terrible feeling. I still feel terrible," Greene said. "He hit my head. I don't know where I hit him, to be honest, but I just really hope he's OK."

The Tigers fell 3-1 and were swept in the four-game series. Updates on Meadows' condition are expected Friday.