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Blue Jays injury news: Joe Mantiply set to undergo left knee surgery
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Michael Coyle
May 28, 2026, 17:15 EDTUpdated: May 28, 2026, 17:11 EDT
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During John Schneider’s media availability before Thursday’s series opener against the Baltimore Orioles, the Toronto Blue Jays manager announced that left-hander Joe Mantiply will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his left knee. 
The procedure, which is yet to have a date or a recovery timeline, will clean up some damage in the 35-year-old’s knee.
Mantiply became a bright spot in the Blue Jays’ bullpen after signing a minor league contract with the club on March 3, 2026. Mantiply was originally placed on the injured list on May 19, before the game against the New York Yankees.
After opening the season with Triple-A Buffalo, Mantiply had his contract selected by the Blue Jays on April 5. In 17 games with the MLB club, Mantiply is 1-0 with a 2.04 ERA and 1.13 WHIP across 17 2/3 innings pitched. The reliever has struck out 16 batters this year, while opposing teams have hit him at a .254 clip. 
Mantiply allowed three earned runs against the Los Angeles Dodgers in his second appearance of the year on April 6, but following that outing, Mantiply really found his stride.
Over the following 5 2/3 innings, Mantiply allowed just one earned run, including six scoreless appearances during May, where opposing batters could only muster a .200 average.
Schneider stated that the injury isn’t expected to be season-ending, so Mantiply has the opportunity to return later this year as one of the left-handed options in the Blue Jays’ bullpen. 

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