Blue Jays' Varsho exits game with knee injury

Another injury blow for Toronto as they deal with growing list of IL players

Apr. 18, 2026 at 3:09am

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Daulton Varsho was removed from Friday night's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks with left knee discomfort, the latest injury concern for the Toronto Blue Jays. Varsho had been one of the few bright spots for the struggling Blue Jays lineup, but now the team faces uncertainty around his status as they already have several key players on the injured list.

Why it matters

The Blue Jays have been hit hard by injuries early in the season, with George Springer, Addison Barger, and Alejandro Kirk already sidelined. Varsho's potential absence would be another significant blow, as he had been providing valuable production in the lineup around Vladimir Guerrero Jr. The team's depth is being tested, and they may need to turn to minor league call-ups to fill the void if Varsho misses time.

The details

Varsho was removed from the game between the top and bottom of the third inning, but it's unclear exactly when or how he suffered the knee injury. He struck out looking in his lone plate appearance in the first inning and did not show any signs of pain on his swings. Further updates are expected from manager John Schneider after the game.

  • Varsho was removed from the game between the top and bottom of the third inning on Friday, April 18, 2026.

The players

Daulton Varsho

An outfielder for the Toronto Blue Jays who was removed from Friday's game with left knee discomfort.

John Schneider

The manager of the Toronto Blue Jays, who is expected to provide further updates on Varsho's injury status.

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What’s next

Further updates on the severity of Varsho's knee injury and his timeline for return are expected from manager John Schneider following the game.

The takeaway

The Blue Jays' injury woes continue to mount, with Varsho's potential absence adding to an already long list of key players on the injured list. The team's depth will be tested as they look to fill the void in the lineup, potentially turning to minor league call-ups to provide production around Vladimir Guerrero Jr.