Aug 8, 2019
Gurriel Jr. leaves with quad cramp
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. has been one of the few bright spots in an otherwise dreary Toronto Blue Jays season, but fans are holding their breath. Gurriel appeared to suffer a left leg injury while attempting to run out a groundball late in the club's 12-6 loss to the New York Yankees on Thursday.
TSN.ca Staff
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. has been one of the few bright spots in an otherwise dreary Toronto Blue Jays season, but fans are holding their breath.
Gurriel appeared to suffer a left leg injury while attempting to run out a groundball late in the club's 12-6 loss to the New York Yankees on Thursday.
After the game, Jays manager Charlie Montoyo said he thinks Gurriel will be fine, adding the injury is believed to be a left quad cramp.
The 25-year-old collapsed near first base and immediately grabbed his upper left leg. He stayed down for a while before eventually limping off the field with help from the training staff.
Brandon Drury replaced Gurriel -- who was safe at first base on the play -- as a pinch runner at following his departure. He was 2-for-5 with a run batted in before leaving.
The Jays and Yankees will continue their series from Toronto on Friday night.