Umpire Ron Kulpa out with concussion after hit to mask
Published on April 5, 2026.
Umpire Ron Kulpa has been diagnosed with a concussion and will be sidelined for at least a week. The incident occurred during a game between the Miami Marlins and the New York Yankees. Kulpa was hit in the mask by a foul ball and had to leave the game following an 11-minute delay. He will undergo follow-up exams and care over the next few days.