Injuries have plagued the Toronto Blue Jays for the past two seasons and are starting to happen again, with second baseman Ramon Santiago out for the time being with a fractured collarbone.     

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Santiago Fractures Collarbone

Sunday, March 15

According to the Blue Jays’ official Twitter, Santiago suffered a fractured collarbone during the team’s spring game against the Atlanta Braves.

The team added, “He will be evaluated by a team doctor tomorrow for timetable on recovery.”

Santiago signed a minor league deal with Toronto in January that included an invite to big league camp. Depending on how long he’s out, this could be a crippling blow if he hopes to make the Blue Jays’ 25-man roster when the season starts.

Second base isn’t a position of strength for the Blue Jays, who figure to enter 2015 with Maicer Izturis as the starter, so Santiago could be a valuable bench piece given his versatility on the infield.

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