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Blue Jays Announce Ernie Clement News After Leaving Cardinals Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The Toronto Blue Jays completed a three-game sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday with a 5-2 victory, keeping pace in the American League postseason picture. The win improved the Blue Jays to 38-30 on the season, as they have now won eight of their last 10 games.
Wednesday’s offense was fueled by Ernie Clement, who went 3-for-4 with a solo home run in the fifth inning that provided a crucial insurance run. His fourth homer of the season continued his dominance against left-handed pitching. Starter Eric Lauer held the Cardinals to two runs over 4.1 innings, backed by effective relief outings from Spencer Turnbull and Brendon Little to close out the win.
However, the celebration was tempered when Clement exited the game in the ninth inning. He was replaced defensively at third base by Addison Barger.
Following the game, the Blue Jays announced via manager John Schneider that Clement is considered day-to-day with a lower-body injury (via Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith).
Schneider downplayed the severity, telling reporters of Clement, “Being that he’s a hockey fan, we’re going to call it a lower-body injury.”
This season, Clement has been a versatile spark plug for the Blue Jays. He has provided key offensive and defensive performances for the Blue Jays in recent games, including a five-RBI game in a 12-0 win over the Athletics on May 29.
His absence, even briefly, could impact the lineup’s flexibility as the Blue Jays prepare to kick off a series against the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 11, 2025, where it first appeared.
