Son Of Blue Jays Reliever Erik Swanson Hit By Car In Florida, Airlifted To Hospital

LAKELAND, Fla.: Toronto Blue Jays reliever Erik Swanson has left the group to be together with his household after his son, Toby, was hit by a automotive Sunday.

Manager John Schneider stated Toby was airlifted to a hospital, and he’s “on the road to recovery.” Schneider additionally praised the primary responders in Clearwater for his or her “incredible work.”

“Erik will be away from the team for a while, family comes first,” Schneider stated Tuesday. “Our love, support, and prayers are with … the entire Swanson family.”

Swanson goes into his second season with Toronto and his sixth 12 months within the majors total. The 6-foot-3 right-hander is 8-14 with 10 saves and a 3.78 ERA in 195 video games.

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