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Mets update Kevin Pillar’s status after taking fastball to the face Monday vs. Braves

The New York Mets provided an update Tuesday morning on center fielder Kevin Pillar, who left Monday’s 3-1 win over the Atlanta Braves in the seventh inning after being hit in the face with a 95-mph fastball.

The New York Mets have announced the following update regarding outfielder Kevin Pillar. After being hit by a pitch in the top of the seventh inning last night, Pillar suffered multiple nasal fractures. He will be meeting with a facial specialist in Atlanta to determine next steps.

With the bases loaded in the seventh, Pillar was drilled by a fastball from Jacob Webb.