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Blue Jays Keep Joey Loperfido Off Injured List After Knee Contusion

The day-to-day contusion diagnosis keeps the rookie available without costing the Blue Jays an injured list spot.

Aug 5, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Toronto Blue Jays left fielder Joey Loperfido (C) is helped off the field by head athletic trainer Jose Ministral (L) and manager John Schneider (R) in the sixth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
Aug 5, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Toronto Blue Jays left fielder Joey Loperfido (C) is tended to by head athletic trainer Jose Ministral (L) and manager John Schneider (R) in the sixth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Loperfido exited Tuesday’s game at Coors Field after being hit on the right knee by a 98.2 mph fastball and underwent X-rays and ultrasound to rule out fractures and ligament tears.
  • Team officials confirmed the injury as a right knee contusion and announced he will remain on a day-to-day basis.
  • By avoiding a stint on the injured list and a 40-man roster move, Toronto preserves critical bench depth and call-up flexibility.
  • Since his July 6 recall, Loperfido has slashed .389/.436/.542 in 72 at-bats with three homers, bolstering both the offense and outfield defense.
  • The Blue Jays enter Friday’s three-game series against the Dodgers leading the AL East by three games and rely on this roster stability as the season’s stretch run continues.