Jays’ Michael Saunders to Miss First Half of Season

By John Ginder
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Updated: February 26, 2015

The Toronto Blue Jays are going to be without outfielder Michael Saunders at least until the All-Star break. According to reports from Sportsnet.ca and the Blue Jays official site, the outfielder has a torn meniscus in his left knee after chasing down a ball during batting practice on Wednesday. The site also mentions that it happened when he stepped on a soft spot of grass near a sprinkler head. Saunders was one of the newer members of the Blue Jays that was brought in via trade with the Seattle Mariners earlier in the offseason.

#BlueJays say Michael Saunders tore meniscus in knee. Out to all star break

— Shi Davidi (@ShiDavidi) February 26, 2015

Saunders, 28, was penciled in as the starting left fielder, now Toronto will have the dubious task of filling in the position internally or possibly looking for a trade. Saunders hit .273 with a .791 OPS in 78 games in 2014.

This isn’t the start the Blue Jays had hoped for if they were to reach the next level. There doesn’t appear to be a time frame to find a replacement, but it is a story to keep your eye on.

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