Toronto Blue Jays announce another pitcher is injured as he is head for IL
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The Toronto Blue Jays just announced that another pitcher has gone down with an injury as Erik Swanson is dealing with a elbow injury.
The Blue Jays have been dealing with a solid amount of injuries this off-season with the latest being Ernie Clement who took a fastball to the face on Monday but thankfully it was not serious and he is already back to playing.
The Blue Jays announced that pitcher Erik Swanson is injured again and waiting for MRI results
Swanson started Spring Training a little late as he was coming back from dealing with forearm fatigue in January but seemed to be healthy over the last few weeks up until the announcement today.
Swanson had been dealing with forearm fatigue back in January, which delayed his start to spring training. -Sportsnet
According to reports, Swanson in now waiting for results on an MRI for his elbow after feeling a discomfort during a bullpen session recently but it does not look good as of right now.
Toronto Blue Jays reliever Erik Swanson had an MRI on his right elbow after experiencing discomfort during a bullpen session, Sportsnet's Arden Zwelling reports. -Sportsnet
Apparently the team is already expecting Swanson to start the season on IL which means that this injury has to be somewhat serious since the start of the season in 20 days away.
Toronto is still waiting for results, but Swanson is not throwing and is expected to start the season on the injured list. -Sportsnet
Blue Jays reliever Erik Swanson experienced right elbow discomfort following a bullpen this week. He's been sent for an MRI; club still awaiting results.
Swanson isn't throwing for the time being and will likely begin season on the IL
Swanson isn't throwing for the time being and will likely begin season on the IL
This is an unexpected blow to the Blue Jays bullpen as Swanson was expected to be healthy and ready for the start of the season after healing for his forearm issues.
Source: Sportsnet
Blue Jays reliever Erik Swanson has MRI for elbow discomfort
Blue Jays reliever Erik Swanson has MRI for elbow discomfort
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