Royals pitcher Ryan Yarbrough suffers head fractures after being hit with 106-mph line drive

Kansas City Royals pitcher Ryan Yarbrough suffered several head fractures after being hit in the face with a 106-mph line drive during Sunday’s game against the Athletics, the team announced Monday. 

The Royals placed Yarbrough on the 15-day injured list after he sustained "multiple non-displaced fractures" after taking one to the right side of his face off the bat of Oakland first baseman Ryan Noda. 

"We appreciate all the support for Ryan Yarbrough and the patience from fans and the media," the Royals said in a statement posted to Twitter. 

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