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
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– 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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