New York Yankees prospect Jose Pirela was taken to a hospital after crashing into the center field wall on a play in the first inning that ended up an inside-the-park home run for the Mets ' Juan Lagares . Lagares ' drive off CC Sabathia — the left-hander 's third pitch of the game Sunday — was just out of Pirela 's reach on the warning track . The center fielder 's momentum carried him into the wall , where he appeared to crash face first . Scroll down for video . New York Yankees prospect Jose Pirela was taken to a hospital after crashing into the center field wall on a play in the first inning that ended up an inside-the-park home run for the Mets ' Juan Lagares . New York Yankees center fielder Jose Pirela rolls on the turf after crashing into the wall while chasing a ball . Pirela then fell and hit the back of his head on the track . He tried sitting up but went onto his back . CBS Sports reports that he underwent a CT scan and has a concussion . That story notes that a concussion may have ruined this season 's chances of making it to the big leagues . A concussion may have ruined Pirela 's chances of making it to a big league team this year . The player reportedly underwent a CT scan at the hospital . With manager Joe Girardi looking on , a Yankees trainer examined Pirela , a versatile 25 year old who has played several positions this spring . Pirela was able to walk and was helped into a golf cart . He was taken by ambulance from the Mets ' complex . Before the game , Girard said Pirela brought considerable value to the club . 'He provides excitement with his speed , and we 're moving him all around . We think he could possibly help us in a lot of different spots , ' Girardi said . 'That makes a player very valuable when he can play four or five different spots on a field . That flexibility is a great thing to have . ' New York Yankees centerfielder Jose Pirela is wheeled to an ambulance after being injured when he crashed into the centerfield wall .
New York ##top prospect Jose Pirela was taken to a hospital after crashing into the center field wall on a pitch in the first inning . Hit ended up an inside - the - park home run for the Mets ' home run . Pirela was taken to the hospital where he underwent a brain scan .