Houston Astros center fielder Taylor Trammell was carted off the field in the first inning of Wednesday’s game vs. the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park.
Trammell crashed into the wall trying to track down Dillon Dingler’s fly ball, which sailed out of reach for an RBI triple that put the Tigers up 5-0.
Taylor Trammell, who was banged up yesterday, is hurt and is struggling to get off the field. A cart is coming on the field.
— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) August 20, 2025
Astros’ No. 2 prospect (per MLB Pipeline), Jacob Melton, replaced Trammell at center field.
Trammell’s injury troubles
Trammell’s glove made contact with Dingler’s fly ball, but it proved to be just out of reach. He then collided with the center field wall and landed awkwardly on the warning track. Trammell tried to walk off the field on his own power but fell to one knee and was visibly in discomfort.
That’s when the cart entered from right field. Trammell was helped onto the back seat and transported out of the game as the fans at Comerica Park clapped to show their respect.
Trammell entered the series finale already shaken up from Tuesday night’s game against Detroit. This time in left field, he misjudged a foul ball that was lined down the third base line.
Trammell had to leap backwards to make the catch, which caused him to fall awkwardly on his back. Still, he recorded the out to send the game to extra innings, where Detroit secured a 1-0 win in the 10th.
Melton made his 20th major league appearance when he took the field in place of Trammell, who was batting .208/.313/.354 with 3 homers and 11 RBI over 42 games this season. Trammell made his MLB debut in 2021 and spent the first three seasons of his career with the Seattle Mariners.
