As the Toronto Blue Jays look to carry their near no-hitter 2-0 win against the Boston Red Sox into Minnesota on Friday, they may have to do it without rookie outfielder Joey Loperfido.
Loperfido suffered what appeared to be a head injury in the seventh inning after he collided with the Green Monster at Fenway Park while making a two-out catch to rob Tristan Casas. He seemed in pain, but was able to walk off the field on his own before manager John Schneider pulled the outfielder as a precaution.
Speaking to reporters after the game, Schneider confirmed that Loperfido’s exit was precautionary and that he is being evaluated.
“They’re running him through some tests.”
Loperfido, 25, struggled to start his tenure with the Blue Jays after he was acquired from the Houston Astros in the Yusei Kikuchi trade, but has settled in as of late. With the Blue Jays, Loperfido is slashing .207/.244/.390 and in the last 15 games, he’s had 13 hits and five RBI in 50 at-bats.
On Thursday, Loperfido went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts.