Toronto Blue Jays Place Nathan Lukes on Injured List, Promote Yohendrick Piñango
Jays put Lukes (hammy) on IL, promote Piñango
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The Toronto Blue Jays have placed outfielder Nathan Lukes on the 10-day injured list due to a strained left hamstring, following his exit from a game against the Cleveland Guardians. To fill his spot, they have promoted outfielder Yohendrick Piñango from Triple-A Buffalo.
- 01Nathan Lukes has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a strained left hamstring.
- 02Yohendrick Piñango has been promoted from Triple-A Buffalo to replace Lukes.
- 03Lukes had recently shown improvement after struggling earlier in the season.
- 04The Blue Jays currently have 12 players on the injured list.
- 05Yimi García has been moved to the 60-day injured list to make room for Piñango.
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The Toronto Blue Jays announced that outfielder Nathan Lukes has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a strained left hamstring. Lukes exited Friday's game against the Cleveland Guardians after hitting a double in the first inning. This injury adds to the Blue Jays' growing list of injured players, which now totals 12, including notable names like designated hitter George Springer and catcher Alejandro Kirk. To fill Lukes' spot, the Blue Jays have promoted Yohendrick Piñango from Triple-A Buffalo, where he had a strong showing with a .288 batting average, three home runs, and 13 RBIs in 22 games. In a corresponding move, right-hander Yimi García has been moved to the 60-day injured list to accommodate Piñango on the 40-man roster.
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The injury to Lukes and the promotion of Piñango could affect the team's performance as they navigate through a challenging season with multiple injuries.
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