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Blue JaysErnie Clement Has Small Hairline Finger Fracture, Plans to Play Through

A CT scan confirmed a tiny break at the base of his left middle finger, with Toronto listing him day-to-day.

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Overview

  • Manager John Schneider described the fracture as “very small” and said playing is not expected to worsen it.
  • Clement was hit by a pitch Monday, stayed in that game, and a CT scan after Tuesday’s game revealed the injury.
  • He was not in Wednesday’s starting lineup against the Twins but was available off the bench and will be managed day-to-day.
  • He also required 10 stitches in his left shin after being spiked on a tag play Tuesday.
  • The 29-year-old utility player is batting .274 with nine home runs and 40 RBIs in 130 games this season.