
Bisons Payton Henry Alert, Responsive After Scary Incident
May 31, 2024 - International League (IL)
Buffalo Bisons News Release
Bisons catcher Payton Henry is 'alert and appropriately responsive' Friday night at a Syracuse area hospital following a scary incident in the Herd's game against the Syracuse Mets at NBT Bank Stadium,
In the bottom of the seventh inning, Henry was hit in the back of the head by a backswing from Syracuse third baseman Pablo Reyes. Henry immediately went to the ground where he was quickly tended to by Bisons athletic trainers and medical support team. After a delay, Henry was carted off the field on a stretcher and it was decided that the game would be called official with the Mets defeating the Bisons 4-2.
Following the cancellation of the game, the Toronto Blue Jays and Buffalo Bisons issued the following statement on Payton's condition. "Payton Henry has been taken to a Syracuse area hospital where he is being evaluated. Payton is currently alert and appropriately responsive. We will share any further information as it becomes available."
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