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Blue Jays Utilityman Clement Nursing "Very Small" Hairline Fracture in Left Hand

Ernie Clement continues to play despite a small hairline fracture and shin injury, maintaining a .274 batting average with nine home runs and 40 RBIs this season.

  • On Aug. 27, 2025, Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider said a CT scan revealed a hairline fracture to a small bone at the base of Ernie Clement's left middle finger and described the injury as `very small`.
  • During Tuesday's play at third base, Ernie Clement was spiked and required 10 stitches in his left shin.
  • Clement, who has a.274 average with nine homers and 40 RBIs in 130 games, recorded two hits Tuesday as the Toronto Blue Jays sought depth at the plate.
  • Clement was left out of Wednesday's starting lineup but was listed available as John Schneider said the club treats him day-to-day, hoping for a quick return.
  • Despite the incidents, Ernie Clement stayed in action during recent games, and John Schneider said, `It's pain tolerance,` reflecting the team's injury approach.
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Blue Jays utilityman Clement nursing "very small" hairline fracture in left hand

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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Wednesday, August 27, 2025.
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