Dr. Michael Collins examines Yankees' Clint Frazier's post-concussion symptoms: 4 details

Orthopedic Sports Medicine

Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier is likely out for the rest of the season due to post-concussion symptoms, MLB.com reports.

Here’s what you should know:

1. Mr. Frazier had a consultation with Michael Collins, PhD, director of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center's Sports Medicine Concussion Program, earlier this week.

2. Mr. Frazier initially sustained the concussion Feb. 24 after crashing into the left-field wall during a spring training game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

3. In April, Mr. Frazier was cleared and played 15 big league games before returning to concussion protocol after attempting a diving catch while playing for Moosic, Pa.-based Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre July 19.

4. The Yankees manager said Mr. Frazier has returned to Tampa, Fla. to continue his rehab assignment with Class-A Advanced Tampa and is unlikely to play in any remaining big league games this season.

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