The Toronto Blue Jays are awaiting an update on catcher Alejandro Kirk after he left Friday’s extra-innings loss to the Chicago White Sox with a left thumb problem.
Kirk was out in the 10th inning after taking an errant tip from his glove, which hit his thumb.
He immediately held his hand and walked off the field with the training staff. The team later confirmed that he had been X-rayed.
Manager John Schneider said: “It’s too much of a thumb. It sucks. It hurts, especially on a cold day. We’re hoping it’s nothing serious. He’s as tough as they come, so for him to come out, you don’t like it. It was just the thumb, no wrist.”
Backup catcher Tyler Heineman replaced Kirk, but a throwing error shortly thereafter allowed the tying run to score.
The White Sox then won on a walk-off single.
Pitcher Dylan Cease said: “It’s extremely unfortunate. He’s a big part of the team. I hope he’s OK. He’s a big part of this team.”
If the injury proves serious the club may consider calling up a replacement with Brandon Valenzuela among the possible options.
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