Pitcher's Collapse: ICD Triggered by Cardiac Event

0:00It's March 23rd, I'm Cory with the story, and this is Durham News Today. Local news powered by AI, Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Daniel Robert collapse during a bullpen session at Baycare Ballpark on Sunday, March 22nd. The 27-year-old right-hander was working back into game shape when his implantable cardiowater defibrillator triggered a shock due to a cardiac event. That's the small chest device that detects and stops irregular heartbeats. This marked the second such scare for Robert in five months. Back in October, during another bullpen at Carpenter Complex, he felt lightheaded, collapsed, and needed CPR plus an external defibrillator. Tests ruled out a heart attack, calling it an unknown cardiovascular issue which led to the ICD implant over the winter. Phillies manager Rob Thompson was right behind him and called it scary as Robert went down twice. His wife, Jillian, and ICU nurse has been crucial, translating medical talk and keeping everyone updated.

1:00She even called his quick recovery a miracle. Robert posted a 4.15 earned run average in 15 appearances last season before an injury. He became a free agent but signed a minor league deal with Philadelphia in February, citing their strong support and top doctors that cleared him too. Play. He's out of the hospital now and feeling okay, but questions linger about his future with the device in place and these back-to-back events.