By Canadian Press

Blue Jays third baseman Matt Chapman returns to game lineup after finger injury

Sep 14, 2023 | 2:12 PM

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays activated infielder Matt Chapman from the injured list for Thursday’s game against the visiting Texas Rangers.

Chapman went on the injured list Aug. 28 with a right middle finger sprain.

The third baseman’s batting average was .248 with 15 home runs prior to his injury.

Heading into Thursday’s game, Toronto (80-66) trailed the Seattle Mariners by a game for the American League’s third and final wild-card spot.

In other moves Thursday, the Blue Jays sent outfielder Nathan Lukes to triple-A Buffalo.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 14, 2023.

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