A violent collision at first base forced both Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Ildemaro Vargas and Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy out of Thursday's game, according to ESPN.
The two players collided at first base during the game between the Diamondbacks and the Dodgers. Both were removed from the contest following the play. Further details about the nature of their injuries were not immediately available.
Muncy is a regular in the Dodgers lineup and his absence, even for a single game, draws attention given Los Angeles's place in the National League standings. Vargas, playing first base for Arizona, was also unable to continue after the collision.
Collisions at first base are not common at the major league level, but they carry real injury risk when they do occur. The play drew enough concern from both benches and training staffs to pull both players from the game.
No timeline for either player's return had been announced at the time of the report. Both clubs were expected to provide updates on the players' conditions following the game.
The incident added a difficult note to a divisional matchup between two National League clubs with playoff aspirations. The Dodgers and Diamondbacks have been two of the more consistent teams in the NL West in recent seasons, making depth and roster health a constant concern for both front offices.
The status of both Vargas and Muncy heading into the next series remained unclear as of Thursday evening.
