LSU Baseball Provides Injury Updates

Coach Jay Johnson discusses injuries to key players Chris Stanfield and Seth Dardar.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 4:07am

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LSU baseball coach Jay Johnson provided updates on injuries to senior outfielder Chris Stanfield and fifth-year senior second baseman Seth Dardar, who were both injured during the team's loss to Bethune-Cookman on Tuesday. Johnson confirmed that neither player suffered any broken bones.

Why it matters

Stanfield and Dardar are important veteran players for the LSU baseball team, so their health status is crucial as the Tigers look to bounce back from the midweek loss and continue their season. Avoiding serious injuries is key for LSU to maintain their competitiveness in SEC play.

The details

According to Johnson, Stanfield and Dardar did not sustain any broken bones in the loss to Bethune-Cookman. The extent and severity of their injuries remains unclear, but the lack of broken bones is a positive sign for their potential return to the lineup.

  • The injuries occurred during LSU's loss to Bethune-Cookman on Tuesday.

The players

Chris Stanfield

LSU senior outfielder.

Seth Dardar

LSU fifth-year senior second baseman.

Jay Johnson

Head coach of the LSU baseball team.

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What they’re saying

“Neither Chris Stanfield nor Seth Dardar suffered any broken bones in the loss to Bethune-Cookman.”

— Jay Johnson, LSU Baseball Head Coach

The takeaway

The lack of broken bones for Stanfield and Dardar is an encouraging sign for LSU, as the Tigers look to get their key veteran players back on the field as soon as possible to help the team bounce back from the midweek defeat.