Blue Jays Injury Setback
Blue Jays Rookie Brett Bateman Exits Game Against Orioles With Hip Injury
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Myles Straw replaced Bateman in center field after the injury, while Bateman was helped off the field by manager John Schneider and head trainer Jose Ministral.
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Bateman had reached base at least three times in 11 games this season and had reached base 66 times through his first 37 games, a franchise record for that span, surpassing Steve Staggs’ 63.
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Toronto has relied on Bateman for near-everyday outfield work because Addison Barger and Anthony Santander are also sidelined, adding to the significance of his injury.
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Bateman’s injury occurred after he opened the game with a walk and scored in the first inning; he finished the game 0-for-1 with a walk and a run scored before being removed.
Toronto Blue Jays rookie center fielder Brett Bateman exited Monday's game against Baltimore after a diving catch went wrong in the second inning, CBC News reported. The 24-year-old landed awkwardly and felt right hip discomfort. X-rays came back negative for fractures, but CBS Sports noted he is day to day, with his status for the rest of the regular season unclear.
Bateman's absence stings for Toronto, which is fighting for its playoff life in the American League wild-card race. CTV News reported the Blue Jays lost Monday 4-3 to Baltimore, pushing the team closer to elimination. The loss was compounded by losing one of the team's most productive hitters since his August debut.
A Diving Catch Turns Into Hip Trouble
Bateman was trying to make a catch when he landed awkwardly on his right hip during the second inning. Manager John Schneider and head trainer Jose Ministral helped him off the field. Myles Straw took over in center field for the rest of the game. Miami Herald reported that an MRI revealed inflammation in the hip, though precautionary X-rays showed no fracture.
A Breakout Rookie Season Cut Short
Bateman has been one of Toronto's bright spots in an otherwise difficult season. In his first 11 games, he reached base at least three times in every contest. Over his first 37 games total, Bateman reached base 66 times — a franchise record for that span. He topped Steve Staggs' previous mark of 63 bases reached in the same number of games.
Toronto's Injury Problems Keep Piling Up
The Blue Jays were already stretched thin in the outfield. Addison Barger and Anthony Santander are both sidelined with injuries, forcing the team to rely on Bateman for nearly everyday work. Losing him — even temporarily — leaves Toronto with fewer options in a critical stretch. CTV News reported the team is on the verge of playoff elimination after Monday's loss, making roster depth even more important.
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