Brewers’ utility man Erick Almonte is the first major leaguer placed on the new seven-day disabled list for concussions.
Brewers manager Ron Roenicke told reporters the team decided to send Almonte home under sleep supervision. And the decision, having the Brewers’ player under supervision through Wednesday morning, was only a precaution.
Almonte was hit in the head by a ball thrown by third baseman Craig Counsell during batting practice Tuesday. He was diagnosed with a Grade 1 concussion. Symptoms often last seven days – the length of the new MLB policy.
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