Dietrich gets good news day after scary incident

MIAMI — A relieved Derek Dietrich returned to Miami on Monday, cleared of any concussion-like symptoms or head fractures a day after a fluky incident in Atlanta. The Marlins’ second baseman took full batting practice with the team at Marlins Park, and he was available to pinch-hit or enter Monday’s series opener with the Pirates.

While sitting in the dugout in the ninth inning of Sunday’s 7-3 win over the Braves at Turner Field, a foul ball off the bat of Christian Yelich deflected off the back wall and clipped Dietrich in the back of his head. The second baseman spent the night in Atlanta.

“I’m feeling a lot better; a little sore, but that’s to be expected,” Dietrich said. “I’m just glad it’s nothing serious. I’m feeling good today.”

The Marlins had some fun with Dietrich in warmups. During stretches, Dietrich was handed a hard hat, complete with his No. 32 stickers on it.

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