MLB: Collapsed after game! Padres starting pitcher rushed to emergency room, manager explains

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Randy Vasquez experienced a medical emergency after his team's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on July 3, 2026. Vasquez, who had pitched three innings and given up four runs, suddenly collapsed while on his way to undergo an X-ray examination for a foot injury sustained during the game.

The incident occurred after Vasquez was hit by a hard-hit line drive off the bat of Mookie Betts in the first inning. Despite the impact, Vasquez continued to pitch, completing three innings before being removed from the game. He allowed seven hits, including one home run, and his earned run average for the game stood at 4.71.

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He was preparing to get an X-ray inside the stadium, and he suddenly collapsed on the way. We immediately took him to the emergency room as a precaution. He is conscious and undergoing various tests.

Padres manager Craig Stammen confirmed that Vasquez collapsed en route to his X-ray. "He was preparing to get an X-ray inside the stadium, and he suddenly collapsed on the way," Stammen said. "We immediately took him to the emergency room as a precaution. He is conscious and undergoing various tests."

Stammen added that the extent of Vasquez's foot injury remains unclear as he undergoes further medical evaluations. The team expects to have more information regarding his condition later that night or the following day. Vasquez's collapse adds a concerning medical development to the game, which the Dodgers ultimately won 12-7.

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He is undergoing various tests. We hope to have more information tonight or tomorrow.