Toronto Blue Jays Continue to Get Demoralizing Injury News

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Coming off the best season in the last 30 years of Toronto Blue Jays history, the Jays are off to just about the worst start imaginable.

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The 4-6 record entering play on Tuesday night isn't what we're referring to, though that's been frustrating: It's the rash of injuries that have beset the Jays at every level.

On the first days of spring training, manager John Schneider announced that depth starter Bowden Francis would miss the entire season because of Tommy John surgery. Then he announced that slugger Anthony Santander might miss the entire season because of labrum surgery.

As spring training went on, the hits just kept coming. Shane Bieber is still out because of forearm fatigue. Jose Berrios is out because of a stress fracture in his elbow. Trey Yesavage is down because of a shoulder impingement. And reliever Yimi Garcia is still recovering from a 2025 elbow issue.

Toronto Blue Jays right fielder Addison Barger (47) hits a double against the Chicago White Sox during the second inning at Rate Field. Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

But the injuries didn't stop once the team left Dunedin, Fla. Starting pitcher Cody Ponce suffered an ACL sprain, catcher Alejandro Kirk fractured his thumb and Addison Barger is dealing with ankle discomfort. To make matters worse, Max Scherzer left Monday's start with a forearm issue.

The injury updates are frequently long for the Jays these days, with Mitch Bannon of The Athletic noting that Kirk had thumb surgery and will be out six weeks (probably). Ponce is having surgery on his ACL and will need six months to recover, meaning he probably won't be back this season. 

Barger is now on the injured list for his ankle issues, with the left specifically causing him more problems. Scherzer feels better and will throw on Friday in a side session.

At this point, you have to wonder how much more the Blue Jays can take, but luckily for them, they are one of the most talented teams in baseball. They do have the ability to absorb injuries, but they can't really afford to take injuries to more of their key players. 

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Kevin Gausman will have to continue to anchor things until the health improves. It seems like Yesavage will be the first starting pitcher to return and that could be by the end of the month if things continue to progress.

He'll make a second rehab start in the coming days and is hoping to get up into the 60-pitch range.

The Blue Jays continue their series with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night.

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