Toronto's Blue Jays suffer outfield setbacks as Clase and Straw get hurt within two innings during their game against the Diamondbacks.
Injuries Sidelining Toronto Blue Jays Outfielders Jonatan Clase and Myles Straw
Toronto's outfield suffered a double blow in the June 17 game against Arizona when centerfielders Jonatan Clase and Myles Straw sustained injuries within two innings.
Clase, the initial starter, exited the game after a 93 mph sinker from Diamondbacks pitcher Brandon Pfaadt struck his right knee in the fourth. Despite his determination to stay in and run the bases, he was replaced before the top of the fifth due to the injury. The Blue Jays have categorized Clase's injury as a right knee contusion, with an optimistic "day-to-day" return timeline and no current necessity for Injured List (IL) placement[1][3][4][5].
Just a few batters into the fifth inning, Straw crashed into the outfield wall while chasing a double, spraining his right ankle[1][2][3][4]. Like Clase, Straw has been deemed a "day-to-day" case, although he took an extra day off following the injury. With no immediate IL usage apparent for either player[1][4], the Blue Jays are staying cautious, allowing Clase and Straw the time they need to recover without forcing a hasty comeback.
Close friends and former teammates, Naylor and Straw, shared an emotional moment after the collision, with Naylor checking on Straw and expressing his concern about his well-being.
[1] AP News. (June 17, 2025). Blue Jays lose Clase, Straw with injuries vs Diamondbacks. Retrieved from https://apnews.com/hub/mlb
[2] Toronto Star. (June 18, 2025). Blue Jays provide injury updates on Clase, Straw. Retrieved from https://www.thestar.com/sports/bluejays
[3] Sportsnet. (June 19, 2025). Blue Jays give injury updates on Clase, Straw. Retrieved from https://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/blue-jays-give-injury-updates-clase-straw/
[4] MLB.com. (June 20, 2025). Blue Jays manager discusses injury status of Clase, Straw. Retrieved from https://www.mlb.com/news/blue-jays-manager-discusses-injury-status-of-clase-straw
[5] Toronto Sun. (June 21, 2025). Jonatan Clase injury: Toronto gets good news on Blue Jays centerfielder. Retrieved from https://torontosun.com/sports/mlb/toronto-blue-jays/jonatan-clase-injury-toronto-gets-good-news-blue-jays-centerfielder
- Despite the injuries, the Blue Jays are closely monitoring the progress of outfielders Jonatan Clase and Myles Straw, with no current plans to place either on the Injured List (IL) in the MLB.
- The team's focus on sports news revolves around updates on the recovery of Clase and Straw, with the hope that they will return to the baseball field soon.
