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Ponce Carted Off in Heartbreaking Debut
31 Mar
Summary
- Cody Ponce suffered an injury during his first start.
- He was carted off the field at Rogers Centre.
- The injury is a blow to the Blue Jays' pitching staff.
The Toronto Blue Jays' attempt to bolster their pitching staff for 2026 has been met with an early setback. Pitcher Cody Ponce, acquired as a gamble after a five-year absence from the majors, suffered a season-ending injury during his debut start at Rogers Centre on March 31, 2026.
While making his first start against the Colorado Rockies, Ponce went down in visible distress while running to first base to field a ground ball. Despite the efforts of trainers, he was unable to leave the field under his own power and was carted away. This unfortunate event occurred shortly after he recorded his first strikeout of the season.
The injury deals a substantial blow to the Blue Jays' rotation, which is already grappling with multiple pitchers on the injured list. As of March 31, 2026, other starters like Trey Yesavage, Jose Berrios, and Shane Bieber are recovering and not yet ready to contribute, leaving the team with limited options.
