Manager John Schneider indicated Ponce would visit an orthopedic surgeon next week to determine if surgery was necessary. However, Scherzer offered a definitive update, stating, "It's a gut punch," and that the injury effectively ends Ponce's season. This adds to the Blue Jays' mounting injury woes, which already include Shane Bieber, José Berríos, and Trey Yesavage.
Blue Jays' Scherzer Says Ponce Injury Is Season-Ending
Toronto Blue Jays ace Max Scherzer contradicts manager John Schneider regarding Cody Ponce’s ACL injury, declaring it a season-ending setback.