SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Giants first base coach Jose Alguacil made his first visit to the team’s clubhouse Friday, six days after being struck in the face by a foul ball and subsequently undergoing surgery the same day to repair a fractured nose and a deep facial laceration.
Alguacil, who also incurred facial fractures in the mishap, said he is making a quick and steady recovery. The swelling is gone from his face, he doesn’t require any pain medication and the only lingering issue is some occasional blurred vision in his left eye.
The first-year coach was scheduled to re-examined later in the day and receive a prognosis on when he can resume his duties, but he’s hoping to be back in the next 7-10 days.