Ponce's Injury Hits Jays' Rotation Hard

0:00It's March 31st. This is MLB News today, driven by AI following the season in real time. Toronto Blue Jays beefed up their pitching this off season after a rough 2025, snagging strikeout King Dylan Seas and top reliever Tyler, Rogers. They also took a big swing on Cody Ponce, a starter who hasn't seen Major League action since his Pittsburgh Pirates days, five years back. Ponce got his first start Monday at Rogers Center against the Colorado Rockies. He notched his first strike out of the season, but then disaster hit while chasing a grounder to first base. He crumpled, trainers rushed out and he couldn't walk off, had to get carted right out of the stadium. Fans held their breath watching that unfold, a real gut punch for a guy grinding half a decade to return. No word yet on the injury details or how bad it is, but is already a nightmare for the Jays banged up rotation. The team sits pretty at three wins and no losses after sweeping the athletics. Meanwhile, three other starters, Trey Yesavage, Jose Barrios and Shane Bieber are rehabbing

1:04in Florida and won't be ready for what was Ponce's next slot this weekend. This sets the Jays back hard just when they needed depth, but here's hoping Ponce bounces back strong. Stay tuned as more details drop on this pitching puzzle.