Dodgers top prospect Kendall George, a 21-year-old who was selected in the 2023 first round, leaves a Double-A game in Tulsa after a freak injury while avoiding the club’s bat dog, according to multiple reports. George suffers a knee injury after he jumps out of the way of the dog during a game involving the Tulsa Drillers, the Dodgers’ Double-A affiliate. Sources cited by outlets describe the injury as a patellar or left knee issue, with the Dodgers reportedly awaiting a final medical evaluation to determine the severity and next steps. One outlet reports team officials fear the injury could be moderate. Another outlet reports the team’s bat dog program is suspended following the incident, reflecting concerns about safety as the bat dog trend has grown in minor league baseball. The reports agree the injury occurred during live in-game action and that George’s status depends on further examination, with no final diagnosis publicly confirmed across the coverage at this time.