Toronto Blue Jays move Ernie Clement down in batting order against Cleveland Guardians

The Toronto Blue Jays adjusted their lineup for the final game of the series against the Cleveland Guardians by moving infielder Ernie Clement to the eighth spot. Clement, a 2026 All-Star, has hit just.097 over his last nine games without an extra-base hit. The move aims to alleviate offensive pressure on the infielder, who maintains a.275 batting average for the season. Toronto is currently tied with the Baltimore Orioles and Texas Rangers in the American League standings, trailing Cleveland by 1.5 games for the final Wild Card spot. With 22 regular-season games remaining, the team is looking for improved production from the lineup to maintain its postseason push. Clement was a key contributor for the club during their World Series run last year, setting a single-postseason record with 30 hits.

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