Overview
- Bateman pulled up running out a ground ball and grabbed the back of his right leg before being removed for right hamstring tightness.
- Myles Straw pinch-hit in the fifth inning, drew a walk, and then took over defensively in center field.
- The team announced an MRI was scheduled the following morning to determine the severity of the injury and whether Bateman will need time on the injured list.
- If Bateman lands on the injured list he would become the fourth Toronto outfielder sidelined given Addison Barger and Anthony Santander are on the 60-day list and Jonatan Clase is on the 10-day list.
- Bateman was acquired from the Cubs in the Kevin Gausman trade, debuted on Aug. 7, and had started regularly for Toronto while hitting roughly .271–.283 in his first games with the club.