Teoscar Hernandez's foot injury raises concerns, landing him on the injured list
Hernandez's injury leaves a void in the Blue Jays' outfield
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez was placed on the 10-day injured list on Saturday after suffering a foot injury. The injury occurred during Friday night's game against the Tampa Bay Rays when Hernandez fouled a ball off his foot. Manager Charlie Montoyo called the injury "concerning" and said that Hernandez is likely to miss significant time.
Hernandez is one of the Blue Jays' most productive hitters, and his absence will be a major blow to the team's offense. He is batting .289 with 13 home runs and 45 RBIs in 63 games this season.
Blue Jays' outfield options without Hernandez
With Hernandez on the IL, the Blue Jays will need to find a replacement in the outfield. Some of the options include:
- Lourdes Gurriel Jr.
- Raimel Tapia
- Bradley Zimmer
Gurriel Jr. has been playing mostly at shortstop this season, but he has experience in the outfield. Tapia was acquired from the Colorado Rockies in a trade earlier this season, and Zimmer was signed as a free agent in March.
Hernandez's injury timeline
Hernandez is expected to miss at least 10 days, but it is possible that he could be out longer. The Blue Jays will need to monitor his progress closely and make a decision on his status after he has been re-evaluated.
In the meantime, the Blue Jays will need to find a way to replace Hernandez's production in the lineup. The team has several options to fill his spot, but it will be a challenge to replace his power and bat speed.
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