Kevin Kiermaier, a player for the Blue Jays, was removed from a game after fouling a ball off his right knee, resulting in a contusion. Despite the injury, Kiermaier appeared to be in good spirits as he left the field, assisted by trainers Drew MacDonald and Jose Ministral, even giving a thumbs-up. The incident occurred just five days before the season's opening series. There was no immediate word on whether Kiermaier would need imaging, but he is expected to be fine and could be back in the lineup by Sunday or Monday.
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Kevin Kiermaier, who left today’s game with a contusion after fouling a ball off his right knee, is expected to be fine. He wasn’t sent for any imaging. Kiermaier likely would’ve stayed in the game if it was the regular season. Could be back in Blue Jays lineup Sunday or Monday.
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Per Blue Jays, Kevin Kiermaier was removed from today’s game with a right knee contusion after fouling a pitch off his knee. No word yet on any imaging. Expect John Schneider will have a bit more info after the game.
Deleting and reposting because I misidentified Drew. Sorry Drew! After fouling a ball off his right knee, Kevin Kiermaier looked ok walking off the field with assistant trainer Drew MacDonald between innings. Gave me a thumbs-up as he went into the clubhouse. #Bluejays https://t.co/wkKDZjRFOv
After fouling a ball off his right knee, Kevin Kiermaier looked ok walking off the field with trainer Jose Ministral between innings. Gave me a thumbs-up as he went into the clubhouse. #Bluejays https://t.co/7m0M1q0zXH
Kevin Kiermaier just fouled a ball off his right knee and he's left the game. He looked to be in quite a bit of pain #BlueJays