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Joey Loperfido Diagnosed With Knee Contusion, Avoids Injured List

Negative scans confirmed no bone or ligament damage, clearing him to remain day-to-day.

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

  • Imaging revealed a right knee contusion with no fractures or ligament tears after Loperfido was struck by a 98.2 mph fastball in the sixth inning of Tuesday’s game.
  • Loperfido collapsed at Coors Field when Rockies reliever Angel Chivilli’s pitch hit the outside of his right knee.
  • Since his July 6 call-up he has slashed .389/.436/.542 over 72 at-bats with three homers, 10 RBI, 10 runs, four walks and a steal.
  • Remaining off the injured list preserves Toronto’s bench depth and outfield rotation behind starters George Springer, Bo Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
  • The Blue Jays enter their series against the Los Angeles Dodgers with a 66-48 record and a three-game lead in the AL East.