Blue Jays OF Daulton Varsho (hamstring) exits vs. Athletics

Field Level Media|published: Sat 31st May, 17:26 2025

May 31, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays centre fielder Daulton Varsho (5) grabs his left leg after rounding second base against the Athletics during the third inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho was helped off the field in the third inning of Saturday's game against the Athletics with a left hamstring injury.

Varsho grabbed the hamstring after rounding second as he attempted to stretch a double to a triple. He was easily out at third and collapsed at the bag.

The 28-year-old is an elite defensive outfielder with 75 career defensive runs saved. Baseball Savant ranks him in the 89th percentile in fielding run value this season.

This season, Varsho has played in 24 games, posting eight home runs and 20 RBIs and a .207./240/.543 slash line.

Toronto has a 14-9 record with him in the lineup entering Saturday, compared to a 15-19 record with him out.

Myles Straw replaced Varsho in center field in the top of the fourth.

--Field Level Media

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