{"id":575633,"date":"2026-03-31T04:54:32","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T04:54:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/575633\/"},"modified":"2026-03-31T04:54:32","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T04:54:32","slug":"mlb-world-reacts-to-toronto-blue-jays-injury-in-rockies-game","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/575633\/","title":{"rendered":"MLB World Reacts To Toronto Blue Jays Injury In Rockies Game"},"content":{"rendered":"

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PHOENIX, ARIZONA – JULY 12: Manager John Schneider #14 of the Toronto Blue Jays looks on before the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on July 12, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Coduto\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

On Monday night, the Toronto Blue Jays<\/a> are playing the Colorado Rockies<\/a> (at home) in Canada.<\/p>\n

They are coming off a sweep of the Athletics in their first three games.<\/p>\n

Heartbreaking Blue Jays Injury In Rockies Game\"\"<\/p>\n

GettyCody Ponce #66 of the Toronto Blue Jays pitches against the Colorado Rockies during the first inning in their MLB<\/a> game at the Rogers Centre on March 30, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.<\/p>\n

Cody Ponce<\/a> made his return to MLB action for the first time since 2021.<\/p>\n

However, the 31-year-old got injured during the middle of the third inning.<\/p>\n

The Toronto Blue Jays wrote:<\/a> \u201cUPDATE: RHP Cody Ponce was removed from tonight\u2019s game with right knee discomfort.\u201d<\/p>\n

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GettyCody Ponce #66 of the Toronto Blue Jays is carted off the field with an injury in a break in play against the Colorado Rockies during the third inning in their MLB game at the Rogers Centre on March 30, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.<\/p>\n

Before pitching on Monday night, Ponce had spent part of two MLB seasons playing for the Pittsburgh Pirates<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Over 20 games, he went 1-7 with a 5.86 ERA.<\/p>\n

MLB World Reacts To Ponce News<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what people were saying about the injury:<\/p>\n

Ben Nicholson-Smith:<\/a> \u201cCody Ponce was just carted off the field after falling to the ground attempting to make a play on a ground ball His Blue Jays debut is cut short as Louis Varland<\/a> takes the mound for Jays\u201d<\/p>\n

Shi Davidi:<\/a> \u201cCody Ponce collapsed to the ground after chasing a soft bouncer toward first base. Looked like he tweaked something in his right leg. He eventually stood up with some help but was carted off the field, still in discomfort.\u201d<\/p>\n

Yahoo Sports:<\/a> \u201cBlue Jays pitcher Cody Ponce was carted off due to an injury in his Toronto debut after trying to make a play at first base. It was Ponce\u2019s first MLB appearance since 2021.\u201d<\/p>\n

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GettyCody Ponce #66 of the Toronto Blue Jays is carted off the field with an injury in a break in play against the Colorado Rockies during the third inning in their MLB game at the Rogers Centre on March 30, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.<\/p>\n

Keegan Matheson:<\/a> \u201cThe medical cart is coming out for Cody Ponce. Terrible to see in his first MLB appearance since 2021. #BlueJays\u201d<\/p>\n

Jared Carrabis:<\/a> \u201cPlease don\u2019t be anything serious for Cody Ponce. I f**king love that dude. That was heartbreaking to watch.\u201d<\/p>\n

Nick Alberga:<\/a> \u201cSuch a strange sequence for Cody Ponce. Good thing the Blue Jays have pitching depth. Didn\u2019t look good.\u201d<\/p>\n

Looking At The Blue Jays\"\"<\/p>\n

GettyManager John Schneider #14 of the Toronto Blue Jays looks on from the dugout before game seven of the American League Championship Series against the Seattle Mariners<\/a> at the Rogers Centre on October 20, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario.<\/p>\n

Following their series with the Rockies, the Blue Jays will head on the road to visit the White Sox<\/a> with the series starting on Thursday in Illinois.<\/p>\n

They are coming off a year where they lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers<\/a> in Game 7 of the World Series.<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\tBen Stinar<\/a> Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.\u00a0
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\nHe has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar<\/a>\t\t<\/p>\n

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