The BlueJays will let Lourdes Gurriel Jr. take as long as he needs to find his game in triple-A (bnicholsonsmith)
Jr. could resolve his defensive struggles in the big-leagues. But after another error on a routine ground ball, the Blue Jays benched Gurriel Jr. mid-game and by Sunday evening he was packing his bags for Buffalo.
"I felt like his dad talking to him," manager Charlie Montoyo said in his office at Target Field Monday afternoon. "That’s tough what he went through. We’re here for him. That’s what I told him. You’re going to go down there and DH, take your ground balls, and whenever you say you’re ready to play in the infield we’ll play you again, but it’s all about you. Take your time. There’s no rush.
For now, Eric Sogard replaces Gurriel Jr. on the Blue Jays’ roster. The 32-year-old has played all over the infield throughout his eight-year MLB career, so Montoyo won’t hesitate to play him at short, second or third. Sogard could also play the outfield if needed and would be a candidate to catch in an emergency.
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