Blue Jays demote Ernie Clement ahead of Yankees series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 10:48 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
The Toronto Blue Jays have demoted infielder Ernie Clement as they prepare for a crucial weekend series against the New York Yankees. With five consecutive series victories, Toronto is now 59-64 and just two games back from the final Wild Card spot in the American League. Clement, who has recorded a.280 batting average with 9 home runs this season, will hit 9th in the batting order against a right-handed Gerrit Cole. This decision follows a 3-1 series win over the Boston Red Sox. The Blue Jays aim to extend their momentum during the upcoming series against the Yankees.
- •Blue Jays currently 59-64 in the standings.
- •Clement hitting 9th in the order for the Yankees series.
- •Toronto has won five straight series.
- •Upcoming series against Yankees is crucial for playoff aspirations.
- •Blue Jays lost to the Red Sox before facing the Yankees.
- 10:48 PMYahoo Sports — Blue Jays Demote Ernie Clement Ahead of Critical Yankees Series
"The Toronto Blue Jays have been a major letdown for much of the 2026 season, but after some under the radar additions at the trade deadline, this is a team that’s now found some momentum.On the back of five straight series wins, Toronto are now sitting at 59-64 on the season with just two games […] The post Blue Jays Demote Ernie Clement Ahead of Critical Yankees Series appeared first on HEAVY.
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