Blue Jays center fielder Brett Bateman injured while making sliding catch against Orioles

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Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Brett Bateman was injured during a sliding catch, adding to the team's health issues amid their playoff push. Earlier health concerns involved Dylan Cease and Vladimir Guerrero Jr., complicating the team's performance prospects.

Toronto's last-ditch push for a playoff spot is encountering quite a few roadblocks. Already dealing with health concerns for both Dylan Cease and Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the Blue Jays lost rookie outfielder Brett Bateman on Monday night when he was hurt making a sliding catch in the second inning. Bateman held onto the ball to retire Baltimore's Rece Hinds, but his slide left a divot in the ground — not a great sign — and he rolled over awkwardly after making the catch.