The Toronto Blue Jays announce injury update on Ernie Clement after taking a fastball to the face
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The Toronto Blue Jays announced an injury update regarding infielder Ernie Clement after he took at fastball to the face yesterday against the Detroit Tigers.
During yesterday's game against the Tigers, Clement left the game in a hurry with the team trainer after he took a fastball to the face which had fans worried as it seemed to be a very serious injury.
Ernie Clement being walked to club house after being hit by a pitch to the face in Lakeland today.
The Blue Jays announce injury update regarding Ernie Clement
The Blue Jays announced once Clement left the game that he would be out for the remainder of the game with a lip laceration and contusion but did not give more details at the time.
UPDATE: INF Ernie Clement was removed from today's game with a lip laceration and contusion.
After the game, MLB insider Ben Nicholson-Smith confirmed that Clement had no concussion or fractures in his face from the incident meaning that it was only a cut to his lip.
no concussion or fractures
This is great news for the Blue Jays which means that Clement will likely be able to return to the field rather quickly which is a massive positive since they are already dealing with a few injuries in Spring Training.
Clement will likely take a few days off to recover because despite no severe damage, he still took a 91 MPH fastball to the face and will definitely be dealing with some swelling over the next few days.
Clement is still battling for a full time spot on the roster despite being their main third baseman last year since they have added a ton of new players this off-season.
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