Jays activate Kiermaier, Richards from injured list before series-opener at Reds

By: The Canadian Press Posted: 2:29 PM CDT Friday, Aug. 18, 2023

CINCINNATI - The cavalry is coming for the Toronto Blue Jays as they try to stave off a challenge for their hold on the third and final American League wild-card spot.

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CINCINNATI - The cavalry is coming for the Toronto Blue Jays as they try to stave off a challenge for their hold on the third and final American League wild-card spot.

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CINCINNATI – The cavalry is coming for the Toronto Blue Jays as they try to stave off a challenge for their hold on the third and final American League wild-card spot.

The Blue Jays announced that outfielder Kevin Kiermaier and reliever Trevor Richards are coming off the injury list and being made available for tonight’s game at Cincinnati.

Kiermaier, a Platinum Glove centre-fielder, lacerated his right elbow on Aug. 6 making a leaping grab against the garage door at Fenway Park early in Toronto’s 13-1 victory over the Boston Red Sox.

The cavalry is coming for the Toronto Blue Jays as they try to stave off a challenge for their hold on the third and final American League wild-card spot. Toronto Blue Jays' Kevin Kiermaier takes a moment at bat during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, in Los Angeles, Calif., Tuesday, July 25, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Ryan Sun

Richards was added to the 15-day IL on Aug. 3 with ongoing neck inflammation.

The influx of help comes at a welcome time for the Blue Jays, who entered the opener against the Reds with a half-game lead over Seattle for the third American League wild-card spot.

All-star closer Jordan Romano rejoined the team from the injured list earlier this week, and star shortstop Bo Bichette is on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Buffalo and could be ready to return Saturday.