Cleveland Guardians designated hitter David Fry has multiple facial fractures but won't need surgery after fouling a fastball from Detroit hurler Tarik Skubal off his face on Tuesday night.

The Guardians issued a statement on Wednesday saying imaging tests showed Fry suffered "multiple, minimally displaced left-sided facial and nasal fractures".

He is expected to make a full recovery without surgery but will miss six to eight weeks, meaning he won't be available if the Guardians clinch a post-season berth.

Fry was attempting to bunt when the 99 mph pitch from Skubal hit him in the face.

He dropped to the ground but was eventually able to walk a few steps to a cart to be taken from the field.

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