Blue Jays OF Mench leaves game Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Toronto Blue Jays left fielder Kevin
Mench left Friday night's game with the Philadelphia Phillies after running
into the outfield wall.
Mench crashed into the wall in left while making a leaping catch on Chris
Coste's line drive in the third inning. He was replaced in left by Shannon
Stewart.
Kevin Mench was removed from the Blue Jays game on Friday night after running into the outfield wall, according to The Sports Network. Mench was replaced by Shannon Stewart after injuring himself on the leaping catch.
Our View:Mench gave it his all on the play, and that type of effort is what the Jays are looking for. We will update you when we hear how he is doing, but Stewart would figure to be the prime beneficiary with one less bat to share at-bats with in teh Jays outfield if Mench is out long-term.
The Blue Jays optioned Jorge Velandia to Triple-A Syracuse after Thursday's game. The move was made to make room for David Purcey, who is making a spot start Friday.
Our View:Velandia was called up to provide depth with both David Eckstein and John McDonald out, but he failed to pick up a hit in seven at-bats.
