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Updated May 19, 2026
Jake Cronenworth placed on 7-day concussion injured list after being hit in the jaw by Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi during Mexico City road trip. Initial baseline tests cleared him, but symptoms deteriorated with fogginess, difficulty focusing, and frequent headaches. Cronenworth has endured worst batting slump of his 7-year career, hitting .111 in 27 at-bats since HBP incident with .498 OPS. Season stats show .144 average, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .468 OPS. Utility infielder Sung-Mun Song recalled to replace him.
Strengths
- + Legendary toughness and durability - 65 career HBP
- + Strong prior season performance (.246/.367/.377 in 2025)
- + Medical staff now properly addressing concussion symptoms
- + Time away may allow full recovery and reset
Weaknesses
- - Concussion with delayed symptom onset creating uncertainty
- - Worst batting slump of 7-year MLB career
- - Severe offensive decline (.144 BA, .468 OPS season-long)
- - Post-HBP performance collapse (.111 BA in 27 AB)
- - Frustration evident despite strong offseason preparation
- - Concussion recovery timeline unpredictable
Injury Status: IL-10
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Matt Cronin is a rp for the Chicago Cubs.
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