Umpire Falters in Heat | San Diego Padres News

Heat exhaustion struck home plate umpire Manny Gonzalez mid-game during a scorching 90-degree showdown between the Reds and Padres, forcing a 14-minute pause as medical staff rushed to his aid. With veteran experience spanning 14 seasons—including the All-Star Game and postseason—Gonzalez’s sudden collapse highlighted the extreme physical toll of MLB umpiring under punishing conditions. D.J. Reyburn stepped in to handle the rest of the game, while fans hoped Gonzalez recovers fully for his next call. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/130f89341c3ad14a