Buffalo Bisons receiver Payton Henry released from hospital

Buffalo Bisons catcher Payton Henry has been released from the hospital after suffering a head injury during a game against the Syracuse Mets on Friday night.

In a statement released by the Bisons on Saturday, Henry is doing well as he continues to recover from his injury.

“Payton Henry has been released from the hospital and is doing well and continues to rest and recover,” the statement said. “We would like to express our great gratitude to the Syracuse Mets organization and the medical support team at Upstate University Hospital for their assistance and support of Payton during this difficult time.”

In the bottom of the 7th inning, Henry was hit in the back of the head while tracking the batter.

He was carried off the field and transported to an area hospital.

The match was suspended in the 7th inning after the incident.