Blue Jays injury updates: Romano activated from IL, Bichette to DH at triple-A
Toronto Blue Jays nearer Jordan Romano has been activated from the injured record after sitting out for 2 weeks with lower-back irritation, the workforce introduced Tuesday.
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The 30-year-old was taken out of the July 29 recreation towards the Los Angeles Angels with the damage. Manager John Schneider later instructed reporters that he “wanted to play it a little bit safe there,” in his determination to take away Romano from the sport.
Romano suffered an analogous damage on the All-Star Game in July that sidelined him for every week.
In a corresponding transfer, the Blue Jays optioned pitcher Nate Pearson to triple-A Buffalo.
In 42.0 innings pitched this season, Romano has a 2.79 ERA with 28 saves.
The return of the all-star nearer is well timed because the Blue Jays at present sit, fairly precariously, in a wild-card spot with the Seattle Mariners simply two video games again.
John Schneider additionally introduced that all-star shortstop Bo Bichette might be designated hitter at triple-A Buffalo tonight, together with taking part in shortstop tomorrow. Schneider stays optimistic Bichette may return to the lineup as quickly as Friday if all goes nicely.
The 24-year-old was positioned on the injured record on August 2 with patellar tendinitis, suffered whereas operating the bases on July 31.
The membership’s most efficient hitter this season, Bichette is batting .321 with 17 house runs and 59 RBI.
Third baseman Matt Chapman can be lacking his second consecutive recreation after jamming his center finger on a weight rack over the weekend. Santiago Espinal takes his place on the sphere and can bat eighth.
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In different damage news, outfielder Kevin Kiermaier is progressing after a reduce in his elbow led to eight stitches and has sidelined him since August 6. He may make his return to the workforce as early as this weekend.
Pitchers Trevor Richards and Chad Green each have rehab outings scheduled at triple-A Buffalo tonight. Green entered concussion protocol final week after his catcher, in an try to catch an opponent stealing second, clipped the pitcher on the pinnacle. He is out of protocol now and set to renew his rehab stint following Tommy John surgical procedure final 12 months.
Watch the Blue Jays tackle the Philadelphia Phillies in a two-game sequence, with protection beginning at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT on Sportsnet and SN NOW.
