Blue Jays’ Hernandez reinstated from restricted list, will be active vs. Rangers

Toronto Blue Jays' Teoscar Hernandez runs the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Baltimore Orioles during the eighth inning of the first game of a baseball doubleheader, Monday, Sept. 5, 2022, in Baltimore. The Blue Jays won 7-3. (Julio Cortez/AP)

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez has been reinstated from the restricted list and will be active for Sunday’s series finale against the Texas Rangers.

Hernandez missed the past three games to be with his wife as she gave birth to the couple’s third child.

The 29-year-old Hernandez is batting a .263/.315/.476 slash line with 20 homers and 64 RBI this season.

Toronto also optioned infielder Otto Lopez to triple-A Buffalo.

The Blue Jays (78-60) look to complete a three-game sweep when they face the Rangers starting at 2:30 p.m. ET / 11:30 a.m. PT. Watch on Sportsnet or Sportsnet NOW.

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