Bassitt was diagnosed with a displaced tripod fractured of his right cheekbone and a fractured jawbone after being struck in the face by a Brian Goodwin line drive during his start in Tuesday's 9-0 loss to the White Sox in the bottom of the second inning, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports. He's expected to undergo surgery in 3-to-5 days once the swelling on his face subsides.
While Bassitt will almost certainly head to the injured list Wednesday and likely miss more than the minimum 10 days, he appears to have escaped from the scary incident Tuesday in better shape than the Athletics may have anticipated. All scans Bassitt underwent following his departure from Tuesday's games revealed no structural damage beyond the two facial fractures, and most critically, his vision wasn't affected. Oakland should have a clearer timetable for Bassitt's return once surgery is completed this weekend or early next week.