Summary
Cody Ponce, a pitcher recently signed by the Toronto Blue Jays, suffered an injury during his debut game. Ponce, who worked hard to return to Major League Baseball, was injured while trying to field a ball. He had to leave the game in the third inning after just two innings of pitching.
Key Facts
- Cody Ponce was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in 2015.
- He struggled in the U.S. and moved to Japan and Korea to play professionally.
- Ponce became a standout player in Korea, winning an MVP award.
- The Toronto Blue Jays signed him to a three-year, $30 million contract.
- Ponce made his MLB return with the Blue Jays on Monday.
- He suffered an injury in the third inning when trying to field a ground ball.
- Before the injury, Ponce gave up only one hit in two and one-third innings.
- He was taken off the field and his injury status is pending further updates.
