BREAKING: The Toronto Blue Jays have just announced that outfielder Anthony Santander is scratched from the lineup for Game 2 of the AL Championship Series due to a sore lower back. This urgent update comes as the Blue Jays aim to bounce back after a disappointing 3-1 loss to the Seattle Mariners in Sunday’s series opener.
In a quick lineup adjustment, Davis Schneider will take over in left field for Santander. Additionally, Ernie Clement has been moved up to the seventh spot in the batting order, while Schneider is set to bat eighth. The team is looking to generate more offense after managing only two hits in their previous game.
In a positive turn, outfielder Nathan Lukes is back in the lineup after suffering a bruised right knee on Sunday. Lukes had to be substituted in the fourth inning, but he will take his place in right field for this crucial matchup.
For context, Santander, who signed a lucrative $92.5 million contract with the Blue Jays last offseason, missed nearly four months of the season due to a left shoulder injury. He has struggled to find his form, hitting just .175 with six home runs and 18 RBIs over 54 games. In this postseason, he is hitting .231 with no home runs, 2 RBIs, and four strikeouts across four games.
As the Blue Jays gear up for this pivotal match, fans are eager to see if the adjustments can lead to a much-needed victory against the Mariners. Stay tuned for updates as the game unfolds.
