ST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA - JUNE 01: Chandler Simpson #14 of the Tampa Bay Rays is helped off the field by athletic trainer Mike Sandoval and manager Kevin Cash #16 during the fourth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Tropicana Field on June 01, 2026 in St Petersburg, Florida.

Rays' Simpson leaves with bloody mouth after helmet mishap

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Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Chandler Simpson left Monday's game against the Detroit Tigers in the fourth inning after cutting his lip on his helmet during a stolen-base attempt.

Simpson's helmet flew off his head, ricocheted off second base, and hit him in the face.

The 25-year-old exited with training staff, and the Rays have not yet provided an update on his status.

Simpson entered Monday's contest hitting .282 with 14 stolen bases for the first-place Rays.

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