Chris Snyder To Rejoin Diamondbacks This Weekend

You’ll certainly recall the story two weeks ago of Arizona catcher Chris Snyder and his fractured testicle. That’s not the kind of thing that you can forget hearing about. However, we do have good news to report! Chris will play in Tucson Friday night (July 18th,) in a Triple-A game in hopes of returning to D’backs line-up this weekend.

This story brought many to their knees on first read.  The play occurred in the fourth inning when Milwaukee’s Cory Hart swung at a low pitch during a Monday Night game on July 1st, 2008. Snyder was immediately placed on the 15 day-DL with talks about surgery pending. As it turns out, Chris did not have surgery and his injury is healing properly, more than anticipated.

“The goal right now is to catch seven innings, but maybe I can weasel my way into a couple more”, said Snyder.

Many doctors and fans are asking if it is possible that Snyder’s injury may have resulted in PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder). It is certainly possible, but with his positive attitude the disorder has not yet made itself present.

Here is a link to a news broadcast featuring the video of Snyder getting beaned. It is amazing that he has recovered so quickly. Video

RBI Mag wishes Snyder well in his return after such a horrific injury!