Blue Jays’ Swanson exits game vs. Guardians with right mid-back discomfort

Baseball
Published 26.08.2023
Blue Jays’ Swanson exits game vs. Guardians with right mid-back discomfort

Toronto Blue Jays reliever Erik Swanson exited his look in opposition to the Cleveland Guardians within the seventh inning with proper mid-back discomfort, the crew stated.

Swanson bent over in obvious discomfort after delivering a pitch to the third batter he confronted, Kole Calhoun, with one out within the seventh inning.

The right-hander has been one of the vital essential members of Toronto’s bullpen this season. He entered the sport with a document of 3-2 and a 3.12 ERA to go together with 4 saves in a team-high 59 appearances.

Tim Mayza changed Swanson and induced an inning-ending double play to protect the Blue Jays’ 5-3 lead.

Swanson was acquired from the Seattle Mariners as a part of an low season commerce in change for outfielder Teoscar Hernandez.

Minutes earlier than Swanson was harm, Hernandez hit a grand slam for the Mariners in opposition to the Kansas City Royals.