Dodgers' Miller in concussion protocol after taking 106-mph liner off head

Bobby Miller's spring got off to a scary start.

The Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander left Thursday's contest against the Chicago Cubs after he was struck in the head by a 106-mph line drive off the bat of Michael Busch in the third inning.

Miller, who had thrown 11 pitches in the game, then walked off the field under his own power. He later posted on social media he was "good" and is looking forward to getting back on the mound.

After his team's 12-4 loss, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Miller is in concussion protocol, according to Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times. Roberts had a positive update Friday, saying that Miller didn't sustain any fractures and seems to have avoided any serious injuries, according to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic.

Miller did arrive at the ballpark Friday with a headache, Roberts added. The Dodgers plan to see how Miller feels in a couple of days before deciding when he can throw again.

Miller, a once-promising prospect for Los Angeles, struggled to an 8.52 ERA in 13 starts last season after posting a 3.51 FIP and winning 11 games during his 2023 rookie campaign.