This is an ugly way to end such a promising season. The Toronto Blue Jays' Marco Scutaro is likely out for the rest of the season after an MRI today evealed a tear in his right heel:
Downed Jay: Marco Scutaro Likely Out for Year
Scutaro, 33, has been bothered by heel pain since late July. Monday's MRI revealed a tear in his plantar fascia, a band of thick tissue in the foot.
John McDonald started at shortstop against Baltimore on Monday night, with manager Cito Gaston saying Scutaro was unlikely to return for Toronto's final 13 games.
Playing every day for the first time in his career, Scutaro has posted career highs in average (.282), home runs (12), doubles (35) and walks (90) and has matched his career high in RBI (60). He is eligible for free agency following the season.
Scutaro has been one of the lone bright spots for the Blue Jays this season. He should have a good payday this offseason once he hits free agency.
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