Blue Jays’ Varsho Injured After Hit by Pitch Against Brewers
It was a tough night for the Toronto Blue Jays, and it only got worse when outfielder Daulton Varsho was forced to leave the game after being hit on the hand by a pitch. In the seventh inning, with the Brewers already in control of the scoreboard, Varsho faced reliever Aaron Ashby. Ashby delivered a fastball just shy of 97 miles per hour, and as Varsho tried to check his swing, the ball ran inside and caught him directly on his right hand.
The impact was immediate. Varsho let out a shout, took a few steps up the line, then dropped down in visible pain. Trainers and manager John Schneider rushed over, and after a brief conversation it was clear he couldn’t continue. Myles Straw came in to replace him in center field.
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Thankfully, there was at least some good news after the scare. Postgame X-rays on Varsho’s hand came back negative. The diagnosis was a contusion—essentially a deep bruise—so no fractures were found. The Blue Jays will still evaluate him further, but considering how serious it looked in real time, the team and its fans could finally exhale.
This moment feels like another chapter in what’s already been a challenging season for Varsho. He started the year recovering from offseason shoulder surgery, then later missed two months with a hamstring injury. Despite those setbacks, he’s been outstanding when healthy. In just 47 games this season, Varsho has launched 15 home runs while continuing to show elite defense in the outfield. His power has always been evident, but in 2025 he’s found a way to tap into it more consistently, pushing toward a level that suggests 30-plus home run potential if he can stay on the field.
Losing him, even for a few days, is a significant blow. Varsho isn’t just one of the toughest competitors on the roster—he’s also one of the most valuable, contributing both at the plate and in the field. If he needs time to recover, Straw is the likely everyday option in center field. Nathan Lukes could also fill in, and the organization has Joey Loperfido in Triple-A, a player expected to get a call-up when rosters expand in September. Still, no one brings quite the same mix of power, speed, and defense that Varsho does.
Toronto will monitor him closely as the series against Milwaukee continues. The timing is critical, with the Blue Jays holding a slim lead over the Red Sox in the AL East race. Friday’s contest ended in a 7–2 loss, but the bigger concern was clearly Varsho’s health. The team should know more about his availability ahead of Saturday’s game, but for now, fans can take some relief that the worst-case scenario—a broken hand—was avoided.
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