Daulton Varsho placed on the 10-day IL with a Grade 1 hamstring strain
Some clarity on Daulton Varsho's left hamstring injury was provided in the hours leading up to Sunday's series finale against the visiting Athletics.
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What's clear is that the Jays will miss Varsho's presence in the outfield and at the plate, regardless of whatever rotation the club cares to use moving forward in his absence.
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By moving Varsho to the 10-day injured list, a key piece has effectively been removed from the roster.
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Per manager John Schneider, Varsho suffered a Grade 1 strain during Saturday's win when he crushed a ball high off the wall in left field, this after George Springer had just hit a home run.
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As Varsho rounded the bag at second base hoping to stretch it into a triple, he grabbed the back of his left leg.
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He tried to one-hop it to third base, but was tagged out.
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There's been nothing silent about the way Varsho plays, one of the very few who leaves everything out on the field no matter the score or time in the game.
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The plan is to evaluate Varsho on a week-to-week basis.
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A Grade 1 strain is considered the mildest version, but soft tissue injuries are delicate and it would be surprising to see Varsho back in the lineup this month.
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The Jays' injury list is beginning to overflow, a group that includes Anthony Santander, Yimi Garcia, Max Scherzer, Andres Gimenez, Tyler Heineman and Nick Sandlin.
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At least Erik Swanson was activated off the IL Sunday, a move many expected given his presence in the clubhouse Saturday.
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Gimenez is the next candidate to be activated as early as Tuesday when the Phillies come to town for a three-game series.
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Swanson has yet to appear in a game this season.
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Varsho began the season inactive following his off-season shoulder surgery and subsequent rehab.
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In his absence, the Jays used this three-man rotation in centre field featuring Myles Straw, Nathan Lukes and George Springer.
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Varsho's latest absence will open the door for extended playing time in centre for Lukes and Straw.
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Straw entered Saturday's game in the wake of Varsho's injury and started in centre in Sunday's series finale as the Jays attempted to complete their four-game sweep.
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Not having Varsho in the lineup also presents an opportunity for the likes of Jonatan Clase and Alan Roden.
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