Blue Jays’ Kiermaier not in starting lineup day after being hit by pitch
Toronto Blue Jays centerfielder Kevin Kiermaier just isn’t within the beginning lineup for Friday’s sequence opener towards the Minnesota Twins.
Kiermaier left Thursday’s win over the Astros after being hit beneath the left wrist by a 96 m.p.h. fastball from Astros starter Framber Valdez within the backside of the second inning.
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The Blue Jays stated precautionary X-rays got here again adverse.
Daulton Varsho will begin at centerfield in Kiermaier’s place.
Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith confirmed that Kiermaier is taken into account day-to-day, however is obtainable off the bench.
You can watch the Blue Jays tackle the Twins on Sportsnet and SN NOW starting at 7 p.m. ET/ 4 p.m. PT.
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