Cody Ponce Carted Off With Knee Discomfort - Yardbarker
Blue Jays starter Cody Ponce left tonight’s season debut on a cart in the third inning. The team has only announced the injury as right knee discomfort.
www.yardbarker.comHere’s the latest on Cody Ponce’s injury status based on recent reporting:
- Cody Ponce underwent surgery to repair a torn ACL in his right knee in mid-April 2026, after an March 30 injury during his Blue Jays debut. Expect a lengthy rehab but a chance to be ready for the following season if recovery progresses well. [cite ][cite ]
- Prior to surgery, he was placed on the 60-day injured list as Toronto evaluated surgical options; the timeline discussed at the time suggested a six-month recovery window from surgery. This would align with a return for the 2027 season if rehabilitation goes smoothly. [cite ][cite ]
- The initial incident occurred during his mound return, when he collapsed while fielding a ground ball; he was carted off the field with right knee discomfort and MRI/medical assessments followed to determine ACL involvement. This confirmed the season-ending injury diagnosis. [cite ][cite ]
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