Rangers' Gallo, Bush placed in concussion protocol

Aug 21, 2017 - 5:34 AM ANAHEIM, Calif. -- The Texas Rangers might be without two key performers when they open an important four-game series against the Los Angeles Angels on Monday.

Third baseman Joey Gallo and right-hander Matt Bush are both in the concussion protocol, and they did not travel to Anaheim with their teammates.

Gallo and Bush collided while chasing a popup in the eighth inning Sunday in Texas' 3-2 home loss to the Chicago White Sox. Gallo sustained a non-displaced nasal fracture and a swollen upper lip while Bush bruised his right knee.

Both players are due to be re-evaluated Monday, and if cleared, they could head to California

Gallo has 35 homers, tied for second in the American League. The 23-year-old is batting .205 with 65 RBIs in 113 games this season.

Bush, 31, has a 3-4 record with 10 saves and a 3.04 ERA in 49 appearances.