MLB in brief: Fracture and stitches for Ernie Clement | Blue Jays believe in Jeff Hoffman

Fracture (hand) and stitches (leg) for Ernie Clement

But he’s available tonight if needed. The fracture may be small, but…

Ernie Clement has a “small hairline fracture” in his hand and got stitches in his leg.

But he’s not going on the IL, #BlueJays say. Don’t expect it to get worse, so he’s playing through

– Mitch Bannon (@MitchBannon) August 27, 2025

Here’s today’s lineup.

Let’s take the rubber match #lightsupletsgo pic.twitter.com/EJyCD5ewi6

– Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) August 27, 2025

Blue Jays believe in Jeff Hoffman

The manager isn’t giving up on his closer.

John Schneider on Jeff Hoffman: “Hoff’s been so good for us. The closer’s role is scrutinized like my role, like a couple different roles in this game & that comes with it, but when he’s available and we want to save a game, I’m going to bring him in. ” https://t.co/7PMzGVSRp0

– Ben Nicholson-Smith (@bnicholsonsmith) August 27, 2025

Nor does Chris Bassitt, for that matter.

Chris Bassitt on Hoffman: “His numbers obviously aren’t where they need to be, but I think (he’s) the same guy that pretty much carried us for two straight months. And then, yes, had a couple bad ones. But overall, I trust him more than anyone.“https://t.co/7PMzGVTpey

– Ben Nicholson-Smith (@bnicholsonsmith) August 27, 2025

Trevor Megill injured

Tough blow for Milwaukee.

Tough blow for Milwaukee: Closer Trevor Megill is on the injured list with a flexor strain in his right arm. While the Brewers’ bullpen depth is bountiful, flexor strains – even low-grade – can take time to heal, putting Megill’s availability for the postseason into question.

– Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) August 27, 2025

A question of pressure

Addison Barger doesn’t feel the pressure to perform.

"He’s not feeling the pressure of, ‘I have to do it.’"#BlueJays bench coach Don Mattingly shares how Addison Barger is handling ups and downs in his first full #MLB season with @SNJeffBlair & Kevin Barker. #LightsUpLetsGo

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– Sportsnet 590 The FAN (@FAN590) August 26, 2025

Luis Robert Jr. is injured

Doesn’t change much in Chicago in 2025.

White Sox Place Luis Robert Jr. On Injured List https://t.co/EWuli2MYke pic.twitter.com/mSRqABk92K

– MLB Trade Rumors (@mlbtraderumors) August 27, 2025

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