MLB reporter reveals wild accident that forced him off social media as trade deadline approaches

With MLB trade deadline quick approaching, reporters are on the prowl for the newest rumors about the place stars might be traded.

One of many high nationwide reporters, ESPN’s Jeff Passan, has been a bit silent on social media, which isn’t regular for him this time of 12 months. However now we all know why.

Passan revealed on Twitter Monday that he had a foul accident at house, which induced a damaged again.

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“Sorry I haven’t been posting these days,” Passan started his assertion. “Throughout cleanup after an enormous storm in KC, a big tree limb determined to fall and crush me. The excellent news: I nonetheless have use of my arms, legs and Twitter fingers. The dangerous information: I’ve a damaged again.

“The vertebra fracture will heal. I shall be higher. I’m hoping the ache subsides between now and the commerce deadline, although painkiller-fueled tweets might be a enjoyable time.”

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Passan additionally made certain to thank all those who helped him by the damage.

“To my unbelievable household, buddies and everybody at ESPN who’ve been so supportive: Thanks,” he mentioned. “For the nurses, docs and assist workers at KU Med: I so respect your care and diligence. And to those that are so very important to serving to me ship information this time of 12 months particularly: My again could also be shot, however my telephone nonetheless works.”

Detailed view of an MLB baseball and Cubs hat throughout an everyday season recreation between the St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs on August 25, 2022, at Wrigley Discipline in Chicago, IL. (Brandon Sloter/Icon Sportswire through Getty Photographs)

Passan shall be tapped in to what’s anticipated to be a really fascinating MLB commerce deadline, which comes on Aug. 1.

One of many largest storylines is whether or not the Los Angeles Angels will promote Shohei Ohtanithe frontrunner for MVP but once more within the American League, to a contender for a monster package deal as he’s set to hit free company on the finish of the season.

There’s additionally the New York Mets and Yankees struggling regardless of being the 2 groups with the very best payrolls in MLB.

Bryce Elder #55 of the Atlanta Braves talks to ESPN reporter Jeff Passan at T-Cellular Park on July 10, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves/Getty Photographs)

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And others, just like the Texas Rangers, Baltimore Orioles, Los Angeles Dodgers, Arizona Diamondbacks and extra, are anticipated to be aggressive in shoring up their workforce heading towards the postseason.