POSTERIOR · WIRE
InjuryTORMay 31, 2026, 3:48 PM EDTConfidence 85%

Jesús Sánchez exits TOR-BAL game with hand injury from fan-thrown ball

The Blue Jays outfielder was forced to leave mid-game after a bizarre incident in which a young fan threw a ball that struck his hand.

Jesús Sánchez left the Blue Jays-Orioles game early after sustaining a hand injury caused by a ball thrown from the stands by a young fan. The incident is described as unusual and unrelated to on-field play. His availability going forward is uncertain pending evaluation of the injury. The Blue Jays will likely need to monitor his status before their next game.

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