Red Sox OF Tyler O’Neill bloodied leaves game after head-to-head collision with teammate Rafael Devers

On Monday, Boston Red Sox outfielder Tyler O’Neill collided with third baseman Rafael Devers after a miscommunication in the outfield.

The incident occurred during the seventh inning of Boston’s home game against the Cleveland Guardians.

With Cleveland ahead 2-0, Guardians outfielder Estevan Florial popped up to shallow left field. Three Red Sox defenders pursued, and Devers and O’Neill both looked to signal for the ball. With both players gazing up, Devers backpedaled into O’Neill as he made a play on the ball, colliding heads.

O’Neill’s head wrenched back, and his glasses and hat flew from his head. Both players slumped to the ground. Devers stayed face down on the turf for a few moments. O’Neill was able to take a knee quickly after the accident, revealing that his forehead was bleeding, before Devers finally sat up.