The Tulsa Drillers have decided to suspend their traditional bat dog program after a Los Angeles Dodgers prospect sustained an injury during a game on Tuesday.
Outfielder Kendall George hurt his knee while trying to avoid a retrieving dog during a matchup against Northwest Arkansas.
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According to Jack Harris of The California Post, the Double-A affiliate will halt the program for the immediate future.
George, ranked as the No. 13 prospect in the Dodgers organization by MLB Pipeline, avoided a serious injury despite initial concerns about the severity of his knee.
The minor league outfielder was known as the fastest player in his 2023 draft class, according to MLB Pipeline.
Last season, he became the first minor league player since 2005 to record 100 stolen bases in a single year, and he led all High-A batters with a .
409 on-base percentage in 2025.
In his debut Double-A season, George has 26 stolen bases while being caught only three times. He has posted a .
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333/. 417/.
397 slash line with 23 walks and 33 strikeouts.
He was selected 36th overall in the 2023 MLB draft out of a Texas high school.
The Tulsa Drillers have used retrieval dogs on the field for the past five seasons. The decision to alter the policy came directly after the incident involving George.
A franchise spokesperson confirmed the program's status to Harris, stating it would be suspended for the immediate future.
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The Drillers had a scheduled day off Tuesday before returning to action Wednesday afternoon against Northwest Arkansas.
