US EditionBlue Jays RHP Ponce likely out for season because of knee surgery; Kirk to miss at least 6 weeks
Cody Ponce needs knee surgery and could miss 6 to 8 months, while Alejandro Kirk is expected to be sidelined at least six weeks.
- On Tuesday, the Toronto Blue Jays announced pitcher Cody Ponce requires surgery for a sprained ACL, likely ending his season, while catcher Alejandro Kirk will miss at least six weeks following thumb surgery.
- Ponce sustained his knee injury chasing a grounder during his March 30 season debut, while Kirk dislocated and fractured his thumb after a foul tip struck his mitt during Friday's loss to the Chicago White Sox.
- Toronto placed infielder-outfielder Addison Barger on the 10-day injured list with a sprained ankle, while backup catcher Tyler Heineman and newly acquired infielder Tyler Fitzgerald have been activated to bolster the roster.
- "This sounds like a broken record," Toronto manager John Schneider said, as the club manages an injury list that currently includes six pitchers, two outfielders, and one catcher.
- The team anticipates that injured starters Jose Berrios, Shane Bieber, and Trey Yesavage will make their season debuts within the next month, barring further setbacks.
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Blue Jays RHP Ponce likely out for season because of knee surgery; Kirk to miss at least 6 weeks
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Cody Ponce needs surgery to repair his injured right knee and is expected to miss at least six months, likely ending his season after one abbreviated outing.
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Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Cody Ponce will undergo surgery for a right anterior cruciate ligament injury and likely will be lost for the remainder of the regular season, manager John Schneider revealed Tuesday.
Unbelievable: Ponce, expected to undergo 6 months of rehabilitation for knee injury, ultimately faces surgery → Return season blown away in disappointment. Major League Baseball Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Cody Ponce will ultimately undergo surgery. Toronto manager John Snyder [regarding] the LA Dodgers scheduled to play at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Canada on the 8th (KST)
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