Cubs’ Kris Bryant exits game after headfirst slide

Chicago Cubs rookie third baseman Kris Bryant left Sunday’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers after a headfirst slide at second base.

Bryant singled home Kyle Schwarber in the top of the fifth to give the Cubs a 4-1 lead and he tried for second after the Brewers threw home.

The play was cut off and the Brewers tried to get Bryant at second. Shortstop Jean Segura appeared to tag Bryant on his helmet, before Bryant’s neck or upper back appeared to hit Segura’s leg on the slide.

A safe call was upheld following a Brewers replay challenge. Bryant was removed from the game for pinch-runner Jonathan Herrera.

Manager Joe Maddon said Bryant was a little dizzy and was lifted as a precaution. Bryant had tests and was to be reevaluated Monday in Pittsburgh, where the Cubs open an important three-game series against the Pirates.

“I was going as hard as I can. Hustle, hustle, hustle to get in there,” Bryant said. “I’m feeling better. We’ll see what it feels like tomorrow.”

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The Red Sox have placed struggling right-hander Rick Porcello on the 15-day disabled list because of soreness in his right triceps. To fill his spot on the roster, Boston added newly acquired right-handed reliever Ryan Cook. … The Minnesota Twins will place pitcher Tommy Milone on the 15-day disabled list because of a mild left elbow strain, retroactive to Aug. 1. … The New York Yankees have placed reliever Diego Moreno on the 15-day disabled list because of right elbow inflammation. … The Tampa Bay Rays have demoted left-hander Matt Moore to the minors to continue his comeback from Tommy John surgery. … Michael Conforto’s minor league assignment lasted all of one day. The New York Mets recalled their top hitting prospect from triple-A Las Vegas when fellow outfielder Kirk Nieuwenhuis was placed on the 15-day disabled list Sunday because of discomfort in his neck and left shoulder.