Blue Jays' playoff push clouded by four new injury concerns

The Toronto Blue Jays remain in the American League playoff race despite a heavily depleted roster and several new injury concerns. Right-hander Cody Ponce, who has missed the entire season with a torn ACL, could theoretically return if Toronto advances deep into the postseason, though his recovery timeline makes that scenario highly unlikely. Veteran left-hander Patrick Corbin’s shoulder injury also makes a return this season a long shot after he provided rotation depth and later moved to the bullpen. Infielder Luis Urías aggravated his right quad during his rehabilitation and has been shut down from baseball activity, casting doubt on his availability for the rest of the season. Jameson Taillon left his return start after two innings with a nerve-related feeling in his right elbow and is expected to undergo an MRI and potentially return to the injured list. The injuries further test Toronto’s pitching depth and roster flexibility as the team fights to hold a Wild Card position.