Blue Jays' Jesús Sánchez exits game after being hit by ball from stands

Toronto Blue Jays right fielder Jesús Sánchez left the game against the Baltimore Orioles on May 31, 2026, after being hit on the wrist by a ball thrown from the stands at Camden Yards. The incident occurred during the sixth inning while the Blue Jays were trailing 6-0. Initial reactions to the event were concerned, as Sánchez appeared to be talking to fans before the ball struck him. However, witnesses reported that a young fan threw the ball after Sánchez raised his glove, believing he was inviting them to play catch. The Orioles confirmed that the fan was identified and removed from the ballpark as part of an investigation. Sánchez finished the game with one hit in two at-bats and was replaced by Yohendrick Piñango. Subsequent medical evaluations indicated that Sánchez suffered a bruised right wrist, but X-rays were negative.