Toronto Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a hamstring injury. The announcement was made by the team on Wednesday, May 12th, 2021.
Jansen sustained the injury during the Blue Jays’ game against the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday, May 11th. He was running to first base when he felt a pull in his hamstring. He left the game immediately and was replaced by Reese McGuire.
The extent of Jansen’s injury is not yet known, but he will be out of action for at least 10 days. This is a blow for the Blue Jays, as Jansen has been one of their most consistent performers this season. He has played in 29 games and has a batting average of .157 with two home runs and six RBI.
Jansen’s absence means that McGuire will likely take over as the starting catcher for the Blue Jays. McGuire has played in 13 games this season and has a batting average of .200 with one RBI.
The Blue Jays have had a tough start to the season, with several key players missing time due to injury. George Springer, who was signed to a massive contract in the offseason, has played in just four games due to a quad injury. Pitchers Robbie Ray and Nate Pearson are also on the injured list.
Despite these setbacks, the Blue Jays have managed to stay competitive in the American League East. They currently have a record of 18-16 and are just two games behind the first-place Boston Red Sox.
Jansen’s injury is just the latest setback for the Blue Jays, but they will need to find a way to overcome it if they want to stay in contention. The team will be hoping that Jansen can make a speedy recovery and return to action as soon as possible.
