Nathan Lukes' Hamstring: Toronto's Injury Woes Continue

On April 25th, Nathan Loops kicked off the bottom of the first for the Toronto Blue Jays Friday night with a double against the Cleveland Guardians.

But he had to leave the game right after.

David Schneider took his spot at second and shifted to left field, while Jason Sanchez covered right.

Reports say it was hamstring discomfort on his left side, and the severity is still unclear.

Manager John Schneider called it, feeling more like a cramp, which is a good sign it might not sideline him long.

Loose is getting an MRI today, with an update expected soon.

If it's minor, he could bounce back quick for Saturday's lineup.

The 31-year-old broke out last season in his first full-big league year, hitting 255 with 12 homers and 65 RBI over one.

135 games.

This year he's at 250 with four doubles and eight RBI, playing mostly right but versatile across the outfield.

Toronto's injury bug is biting hard, especially position players like George Springer, Addison Barger and Anthony Santendair, who've already missed time.

The pitching staff has been hit too, and now this adds to the pile.

Heading into the weekend, the Jays sit at 10-15, fourth in the American League East.

Their offense ranks high, second in batting average, and tops in avoiding strikeouts, but they can't take another hit to the starters if they want to.

Climb. Fingers crossed, Luke's is back swinging soon.

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I'm Corey with the story.