Taylor Ward injury update: What happened to Los Angeles Angels left fielder?

Angels LF Taylor Ward suffers serious facial injury after crashing into outfield wall vs Astros, later carted off as teammates rushed to aid him.

Updated on: Sep 1, 2025, 02:49:49 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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Los Angeles Angels left fielder Taylor Ward suffered a serious injury to his face after colliding with the outfield wall during the game against the Houston Astros on Sunday. Ward was going for a catch in the eighth inning of the game when he collided with the outfield wall face-first.

Los Angeles Angels left fielder Taylor Ward is treated for injury against the Houston Astros in Houston. (AP)

Soon after, he fell to the ground holding his face, and then walked off to the Los Angeles bullpen, facing away from the camera at Daikin Park. Relief pitcher Andrew Chafin quickly came to him and held a towel to his face. Ward was then carted off the field as he kept holding the towel.

Here's the video of the moment:

As Ward was replaced on the field by Christian Moore, he was treated by medical staff from both teams. Based on the initial reports, it seems that Ward suffered a laceration to his face. However, the Angels are yet to issue an official update.

Some reports stated that the Ward had a cut above his right eye. He seemed to be seriously hurt as he was seen resting his head on the shoulder of an Angels backroom staff member, while he was being carted off. Blood was also seen on his face and on the cloth that he held to his face. Before his exit, Ward was 0-for-1 to go with three walks.

The Angels won the game at Daikin Park 0-3. They again face the Houston Astros on Monday evening.

Ray Montgomery Provides Update

The Los Angeles Angels interim manager, Ray Montgomery, spoke to the media after the game and discussed Taylor Ward's condition. SoCal's Angels beat reporter, Jeff Fletcher, said on X that Montgomery said Ward's eye "seemed okay when they went out to see him."

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"He has a cut above his eye. He went for some stitches and further evaluation," he added.

It's not clear if Taylor Ward will feature in Monday's clash with the Astros.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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