Giants right-hander Joe Martinez remained hospitalized on Friday after sustaining a concussion and three hairline fractures on the right side of his head after being struck by a batted ball on Thursday, according to a statement released by the club.
The statement said that Martinez, who was hit by a searing line drive off the bat of Milwaukee's Mike Cameron, is in stable and alert condition and is expected to recover fully. He will remain in the hospital for observation for the next three to four days.
Martinez's injury prompted the Giants to place him on the 15-day disabled list and purchase the contract of right-hander Justin Miller. One of the last players cut as Spring Training ended, Miller recorded a 1.46 ERA in 10 exhibition appearances. A non-roster invitee to spring camp, Miller, 31 has pitched in the Majors for parts of five seasons with Toronto and Florida.
In the statement, the Giants and Martinez expressed appreciation for the "hundreds" of good wishes and prayers from fans since Thursday.
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