First base umpire Hunter Wendelstedt was struck in the head by a foul ball hit by Mets center fielder Tyrone Taylor, forcing him to leave the game. Per Justin Tasch of the New York Post, Wendelstedt was "down to the ground for several minutes before he got to his feet and was assisted off the field."

MLB umpire Hunter Wendelstedt was able to walk off the field Monday after taking a line drive to his head while working first base during the game between the Minnesota Twins and New York Mets.

Veteran umpire Hunter Wendelstedt went to a hospital for further examination on Wednesday after he was struck in the face behind first base by a line drive foul ball in Minnesota. Crew chief Todd Tichenor,