Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Erik Swanson has left spring training and will be away from the team for the foreseeable future after his 4-year-old son, Toby, was hit by a car on Sunday in Clearwater, Fla., and airlifted to a nearby hospital.
Toronto manager John Schneider thanked first responders who were quick to assist the injured boy.
“Thanks to the incredible work from the Clearwater first responders, Toby is on the road to recovery and is surrounded by his family,” Schneider said Tuesday. “Family comes first. Our love, support and prayers are with Erik, Madison, Toby and the entire Swanson family.”
