Arizona Diamondbacks fans got a scare this week when Geraldo Perdomo showed a wrapped hand during a TikTok livestream, but the team’s update quickly calmed the noise.
Manager Torey Lovullo confirmed that Perdomo received a cortisone injection in his hand during the All-Star break, and he said the Diamondbacks expect their starting shortstop to stay in the lineup once play resumes. That matters for Arizona, because Perdomo’s impact goes well beyond what shows up in the box score.
Lovullo also joked about Perdomo breaking “The Archie Bradley Rule,” a reference to players posting on social media.
“If you do something on social media that I have to talk about, I don’t like it.”
The hand issue briefly set off concern across the fan base after the wrap was noticed online. One fan reaction captured the mood: “me clicking on Domo’s live: 😄☺️ this being the first thing i see: 😦”
Perdomo’s importance is easy to see when you look at the position he plays. Elite shortstops shape games in a lot of quiet ways - they help organize the infield, turn double plays, position teammates, and bring steadiness to one of the most demanding spots on the field. Arizona leans on Perdomo and Ketel Marte, so keeping both healthy is a big deal.
For Diamondbacks fans, the wrapped hand was a reminder that even a small injury can feel bigger at this point in the season. Every swing, every throw, every inning carries more weight now.
If Perdomo keeps playing without limitation, the story won’t be the injection. It’ll be that he kept going through it. And for Arizona, that’s what matters most.
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