Cody Ponce Diagnosed With ACL Sprain
MLB Trade Rumors • • sports
Key Points:
- The Toronto Blue Jays have placed right-hander Cody Ponce on the 15-day injured list due to a sprain of the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, with surgery still undecided but significant time missed expected.
- Ponce suffered the injury during his team debut and is likely to miss several months, a major setback after signing a three-year, $30 million contract following an excellent 2025 season in Korea.
- The injury exacerbates the Blue Jays' rotation depth issues, with key starters Trey Yesavage, Shane Bieber, and José Berríos already on the injured list; the team is considering recalling Lazaro Estrada or other pitchers to fill the gap.
- The Blue Jays do not plan to use a four-man rotation on off-days and will need a fifth starter in the short term, with several minor league pitchers as potential options.
- Long-term, Ponce's injury complicates the Blue Jays' rotation outlook for 2027, as several current starters are approaching free agency and Ponce was expected to be a key part of the future rotation.
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