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(New York, NY) — Talk about a bad break.
MLB Insider Jeff Passan announced on Twitter on Monday that he suffered a broken back during a yardwork accident in recent days.
“Sorry I haven’t been posting lately,” Passan wrote.
BREAKING: My back. pic.twitter.com/rC6UNoiwrq
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) July 17, 2023
“During cleanup after a big storm in KC, a large tree limb decided to crush me. The good news: I still have use of my arms, legs and Twitter fingers. The bad news: I have a broken back.”
Believe it or not this is a true story.
He hadn’t tweeted much of anything since Tuesday, July 11, which was also the day of MLB’s All-Star Game. Now, we know why.
Unfortunately for Passsan, with MLB trade deadline just about two weeks away, he won’t have much time for rest.
All jokes aside, thankfully, the 42-year-old will recover.
This is the culprit.
You can be damn sure I will be making a bat out of it. pic.twitter.com/WkR4XkGBIH
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) July 17, 2023
“The vertebra fracture will heal,” he said.
“I will be better. I’m hoping the pain subsides between now and the trade deadline, though painkiller-fueled tweets could be a fun time.
Get well soon Dad, love you❤️
— gabe (@PlayoffTanaka_) July 17, 2023
“To my incredible family, friends and everyone at ESPN who have been so supportive: Thank you. For the nurses, doctors and support staff at KU Med: I so appreciate your care and diligence. And to those who are so vital to helping me deliver news this time of year especially: My back may be shot, but my phone still works.”
While it may be awhile before we see him on television again, once can certainly expect him to break some trades come Aug. 1.
Passan joined ESPN in 2018 after 13 years with Yahoo Sports.
