The Toronto Blue Jays have announced that their catcher, Danny Jansen, has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a hamstring strain. This news comes after Jansen left the game early during the Blue Jays’ matchup against the Boston Red Sox on Monday.
Jansen’s injury is a blow to the Blue Jays, as he has been a key player for the team this season. He has played in 36 games, batting .157 with three home runs and 11 RBIs. Jansen has also been a solid defensive presence behind the plate, with a .991 fielding percentage and only one error on the season.
The Blue Jays have not yet announced who will replace Jansen as the team’s starting catcher during his absence. However, they do have a few options on their roster, including Reese McGuire and Alejandro Kirk.
McGuire has played in 16 games this season, batting .200 with one home run and five RBIs. Kirk, on the other hand, has only played in two games this season, but he made a strong impression during his debut last year, batting .375 with two home runs and three RBIs in nine games.
The Blue Jays will need one of these catchers to step up and fill Jansen’s shoes during his absence. The team is currently in fourth place in the American League East with a record of 23-23, and they will need all hands on deck if they hope to make a push for the playoffs.
Jansen’s injury is just the latest setback for the Blue Jays this season. The team has already dealt with injuries to key players like George Springer and Teoscar Hernandez, and they will need to continue to battle through adversity if they hope to make a run at the postseason.
In the meantime, Jansen will focus on rehabbing his hamstring and getting back on the field as soon as possible. The Blue Jays will miss his presence both at the plate and behind the plate, but they will need to find a way to win without him for the time being.
