The Toronto Blue Jays looked like the No. 1 or No. 2 team in the American League East heading into 2026. But maybe not anymore.

The Toronto Blue Jays have reserved a locker for a high-priced star athlete who joined the team shortly after the pitcher’s injury.

Blue Jays manager John Schneider told reporters, including Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet, that right-hander Cody Ponce will have surgery to address the sprained anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.

Cody Ponce left his Blue Jays debut on a medical cart on Monday night at Rogers Centre, a difficult scene to end his first Major League appearance since 2021. The Blue Jays soon announced an initial diagnosis of “right knee discomfort” for Ponce,

As the Blue Jays continue to deal with a litany of pitching injuries, Toronto has turned to a veteran to help fill the void.

This article was originally published on www.fansided.com as Cody Ponce's injury leaves the Blue Jays with an all-too-obvious replacement.

Cody Ponce's first major league start in five years ended in unfortunate fashion. Find the latest on the Toronto righty at MLB Trade Rumors.

Cody Ponce suffered a bad injury, and Blue Jays manager John Schneider shared the latest update on his situation.

Mexican pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays, Cody Ponce, suffered an injury in his MLB comeback.