Blue Jays' Danny Jansen Sidelined with Wrist Fracture, Opening Day in Doubt

Jansen's injury during a spring training game puts his start to the season at risk, with Alejandro Kirk expected to fill in as catcher.

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen has sustained a fracture in the pisiform bone of his right wrist, likely sidelining him for the start of the season.
Jansen was injured by a pitch from Pirates' Carmen Mlodzinski during a spring training game, and a follow-up appointment is expected to provide more details on his recovery timeline.
Alejandro Kirk is set to take on a larger role as catcher in Jansen's absence, with non-roster catchers Payton Henry and Brian Serven also competing for a spot.
Jansen, who is in his walk year before free agency, has been a key offensive contributor for the Blue Jays, despite previous injuries.
The Blue Jays are hopeful Jansen will only need a couple of weeks to recover, but his injury underscores his recent string of bad luck with hand and wrist injuries.