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Erik Swanson's Son to Leave Hospital, Family Expresses Gratitude for Support

Nearly two weeks after a serious accident, Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Erik Swanson's 4-year-old son is set to return home, marking a significant recovery milestone.

  • Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Erik Swanson's 4-year-old son, Toby, is expected to leave the hospital in the next couple of days after being struck by an SUV.
  • The incident occurred near the team's spring training home in Clearwater, Florida, and Toby was airlifted to Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in critical condition.
  • Erik Swanson expressed his gratitude for the overwhelming support from first responders, hospital staff, teammates, and the baseball community.
  • Toby's recovery has been described as miraculous, with his family and the Blue Jays community rallying around him.
  • Swanson has since rejoined the Blue Jays camp, focusing on his son's recovery while preparing for the upcoming season.
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