Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Jose Bautista suffered a toe injury when he ran into the wall during Thursday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies.
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Bautista Sent for X-Rays
Thursday, June 16
Gregor Chisholm of MLB.com reported the outfielder was experiencing "left big toe soreness" and was "sent for precautionary X-rays."
Bautista was noticeably limping after hitting the wall:
Bautista has become one of the league's most feared power hitters since joining the Blue Jays in 2008, highlighted by six straight seasons with at least 25 home runs. It's allowed him to win three Silver Slugger awards while serving as a crucial cog in Toronto's lineup.
The 35-year-old has remained mostly healthy in recent years, appearing in at least 150 games in each of the past two seasons. The last time he missed an extended stretch came in late 2013, when he suffered a hip injury. He also dealt with a minor thigh issue earlier this month.
If Bautista misses action, Ezequiel Carrera figures to pick up most of the extra playing time in the outfield. While he won't be able to fill the power void, he gets on base at a solid clip and gives the Jays a little more speed on the basepaths.
While the Toronto offense is probably going to see a dip in production during Bautista's absence, it has enough depth to prevent a major drop-off. The team will hope he's able to return to his usually durable ways once he's back to full strength.
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