Line drive breaks jaw of Rangers P Farrell

Texas Rangers right-hander Luke Farrell is expected to see a specialist after having his jaw broken by a line drive during a spring training game. Farrell, 27, was struck by comebacker off the bat of San Francisco Giants prospect Jalen Miller during the ninth inning Saturday in Scottsdale, Ariz.

Farrell fell to the ground, but walked off the field under his own power. Tests revealed a non-displaced fracture of the jaw, according to the Rangers. He was released from the hospital after a few hours and will see a dentist and a maxillofacial specialist Monday, according to the Dallas Morning News and other published reports. "That's the worst feeling. You hate to see that," Giants manager Bruce Bochy told The Mercury News. "You're so close to the hitter and believe me, I had a son that pitched and that's your biggest fear. A line drive back at him, it's hard to see. He's walking on his own, that's always a great sign."

Farrell is in his first season with the Rangers after being claimed off waivers in January. The 6-foot-6 reliever went 3-4 with a 5.17 ERA in 20 games last season with the Chicago Cubs. --Field Level Media

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