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Blue Jays outfielder Jesus Sanchez sprains ankle during loss to Rangers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 4:36 AM

Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Blue Jays outfielder Jesus Sanchez sprains ankle during loss to Rangers

Summary

Jesus Sanchez of the Toronto Blue Jays suffered a sprained ankle during a 5-4 loss to the Texas Rangers on Friday night. The injury occurred while attempting to catch a fly ball in the seventh inning, leading to his exit from the game. He was replaced by Davis Schneider as Sanchez walked off the field. Blue Jays manager John Schneider confirmed that X-rays showed no fracture, but Sanchez could miss several days while recovering. Sanchez's performance has been inconsistent this season, with the team depending on him for a boost as they pursue a Wild Card spot in the American League.

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Status Watch

•Sanchez sprained his right ankle in the seventh inning.
•X-rays returned negative for any fracture.
•He is expected to miss several days as he recovers.
•The Blue Jays are fighting for an American League Wild Card spot.
•Sanchez has been inconsistent this season with both batting and defense.

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Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Jesus Sanchez suffered a sprained ankle in the team’s 5-4 loss on Friday night to the Texas Rangers. Sanchez suffered the injury at the top of the seventh inning, when he went to make a catch on a Brandon Nimmo fly ball to left field. After walking off the field, Sanchez […] The post Blue Jays Outfielder Suffers Ankle Injury appeared first on HEAVY.
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