The Toronto Blue Jays reinstated outfielder Kevin Kiermaier from the 10-day injured listing forward of Saturday’s recreation in opposition to the Nationals in Washington, D.C.
Kiermaier, 34, has not performed for the Blue Jays since April 23 attributable to irritation in his left hip flexor.
He’s batting .193 with 5 runs and three RBIs in 22 video games this season. The four-time Gold Glove winner is a profession .249 hitter with 90 residence runs and 128 stolen bases.
Toronto optioned outfielder Nathan Lukes again to Triple-A Buffalo in a corresponding transaction.
Lukes, 29, was known as up Friday however didn’t seem within the Blue Jays’ 9-3 loss to the Nationals. He’s batting .284 with three homers and 13 RBIs in 20 video games this season at Buffalo.
