Jesus Sanchez leaves Blue Jays game after injury from thrown baseball

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Last updated May 31, 2026

Jesus Sanchez leaves Blue Jays game after injury from thrown baseball
Summary

Toronto Blue Jays right fielder Jesus Sanchez exited the game against the Baltimore Orioles on May 31 after being struck in the wrist by a baseball thrown from the stands at Camden Yards. Sanchez was talking to fans when he was hit and visibly pained after the incident. He was removed from the game shortly thereafter, with Yohendrick Piñango taking over in right field. The Blue Jays were trailing 9-0 after six innings. The incident raises concerns over fan behavior, as the identity of the fan who threw the ball has not been disclosed, though reports suggest the individual was ejected from the game.

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  • Jesus Sanchez hit by a baseball thrown from the stands
  • Sanchez injured wrist and left the game immediately
  • Yohendrick Piñango replaced Sanchez in right field
  • Blue Jays down 9-0 in the sixth inning
  • Fan reportedly ejected after throwing the baseball
Latest Updates
  • 6:50 PMYahoo SportsBlue Jays outfielder Jesús Sánchez leaves game Sunday after getting hit by a ball thrown by fan
  • 6:14 PMYahoo SportsBlue Jays' Jesus Sanchez leaves game after being hit by a baseball thrown from the stands
  • 6:00 PMYahoo SportsBlue Jays outfielder injured by baseball thrown by fan, leaves immediately
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Toronto Blue Jays right fielder Jesús Sánchez was removed from the May 31 game against the Baltimore Orioles after suffering an apparent injury when he was hit by a baseball thrown from the stands at Camden Yards. The ball appeared…

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The Blue Jays outfielder left the game in the sixth inning, favoring his right hand/wrist.

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This is a bizarre situation for Jesus Sanchez and the Blue Jays in Baltimore.

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