Bobby Miller entered Spring Training this year in a three-way competition for the final spot in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ rotation, but suffered a setback when he struck in the head by a comebacker during his first Cactus League appearance.

Manager Dave Roberts and the medical staff rushed over to check on Miller before the pitcher was able to get up and walk off the field on his own. He did not return to the game. Miller sent out a post on his official X account Thursday night.

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts provided an update on pitcher Bobby Miller after he was struck by a line drive during a spring training game.

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Bobby Miller still has a bit of a headache, but manager Dave Roberts says the 25-year-old right-hander slept fine and feels much better a day after getting hit on the head by a line drive.

The Dodgers ace was on the mound when he was hit by a 106 mph come-backer in an exhibition game Thursday against the Cubs.

Dodgers pitcher Bobby Miller opens up about getting hit in the head with the baseball in Thursday's spring training opener

PHOENIX – Los Angeles Dodgers starter Bobby Miller is in concussion protocol after being struck on the forehead by a 105.5 mph comebacker in the Cactus League opener on Thursday against the Chicago Cubs, manager Dave Roberts said.

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Bobby Miller was hit in the head by a line drive during the team’s spring training against the Chicago Cubs, but was able to walk off the field.

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Los Angeles right-hander Bobby Miller has a residual headache but no fracture or significant bruising a day after being struck in the head by a 106-mph comebacker, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Friday.

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Bobby Miller (28) talks to Max Muncy as he is tended to by a trainer after being hit in the head with a line drive against the Chicago Cubs during a spring training game at Camelback Ranch-Glendale. / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

In the top of the third inning with the Dodgers leading 3–0, a runner on second base and a 2–1 count, Los Angeles pitcher Bobby Miller delivered a curveball in the middle of the zone, a pitch that was ripped by Cubs infielder Michael Busch.