Injury Update on Toronto Blue Jays infielder Ernie Clement
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Toronto Blue Jays' infielder Ernie Clement was removed in the ninth inning of the team's 5-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals with what manager John Schneider called a lower-body injury.
«Being that he's a hockey fan, we're going to call it a lower-body injury.»
Clement suffered the injury on a diving attempt at a Nolan Arenado single in the bottom of the eighth. Schneider and Blue Jays trainers came to check on the 29-year-old, who stayed in the game and finished the inning.
Ernie Clement on leaving game in 8th w/what looked like a left knee issue, but said he's ok:
«they just forced me to come out - just precautionary because we have the off day tomorrow.»
Clement 3 hits, including his 4th HR of year, as Blue Jays sweep Cardinals.
«they just forced me to come out - just precautionary because we have the off day tomorrow.»
Clement 3 hits, including his 4th HR of year, as Blue Jays sweep Cardinals.
After the game, Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith reported that Clement is considered day-to-day.
For his part, Clement dismissed any concerns over the injury.
"Just precautionary because we have the off day tomorrow," he said. "I guess you could just call it a defensive replacement."
Ernie Clement has 3 hits and 1 HR today.
His 1.198 OPS vs left-handed pitchers ranks 3rd in the AL, trailing only Aaron Judge & Paul Goldschmidt.
His 1.198 OPS vs left-handed pitchers ranks 3rd in the AL, trailing only Aaron Judge & Paul Goldschmidt.
Clement went 3-for-4 with a double and a homer in the win, boosting his slash line to .280/.317/.406 on the season.
This season, Clement has been a versatile spark plug for the Blue Jays. He has provided key offensive and defensive performances for the Blue Jays in recent games, including a five-RBI game in a 12-0 win over the Athletics on May 29.
His absence, even briefly, could affect the lineup's flexibility as the Blue Jays kick off a series against the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday.
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