Justin Upton Could Serve As Designated Hitter Saturday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Justin Upton (head) was hit in his helmet by a fastball from Los Angeles Angels starter Michael Lorenzen on Friday. He was promptly removed from the game after the incident. According to Mariners manager Scott Servais, Upton never lost consciousness. He was communicating with trainers while he was being looked over. Servais is hopeful that Upton can be utilized as the team’s designated hitter on Saturday. Friday was Upton’s debut with the Mariners and he went 0-for-2 with a strikeout and the aforementioned hit-by-pitch in the contest.