Teoscar Hernandez was off to a great start before getting hurt on Saturday. Mary Holt-USA TODAY Sports

Blue Jays place Teoscar Hernandez, Wilmer Font on injured list

Ahead of Monday's game against the New York Yankees, the Toronto Blue Jays confirmed that outfielder Teoscar Hernandez and right-handed pitcher Wilmer Font were placed on the injured list.

Hernandez suffered a left oblique strain while swinging during an at-bat against the Boston Red Sox on Saturday. He did not play for Toronto on Sunday.

The 27-year-old heads to the IL leading the club in hitting (.308) among eligible players, home runs (14), RBI (27), hits (45), and stolen bases (5).

Font is dealing with a right shin contusion. The reliever is 1-3 with an 8.78 ERA in 17 appearances.

Toronto recalled righty Sean Reid-Foley and outfielder Jonathan Davis in corresponding roster moves. 

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