Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier leaves game after slamming into wall

July 28, 2024 - 5:11pm

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier crashes into the outfield wall while tracking a fly ball in the top of the sixth inning and later exits the game against the Texas Rangers on Sunday.

The Toronto Blue Jays will be without Kevin Kiermaier for the rest of Sunday's game against the Texas Rangers.

Kiermaier slammed into the centre-field wall in the top of the sixth inning. He stayed in the field after being assessed but was removed at the changeover.

The Blue Jays later announced he had suffered a bruised hip.

The 34-year-old returned to the lineup in the series finale after sitting out Saturday.

Kiermaier has seen a dip in production this season hitting .190/.232/.303 with four home runs and 18 RBIs. The veteran outfielder said he plans to retire after the 2024 season.

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