UPDATE 2: Lawrie is officially out of the tournament now.
Brett Lawrie withdraws from Canadian team at #WBC with mild strain: bit.ly/10cIBD2 #BlueJays
— Shi Davidi (@ShiDavidi) March 7, 2013
UPDATE: Lawrie may now only miss one round of the tournament.
Brett Lawrie says doctor thinks its a mild strain. Staying with team but doesn’t think he’ll play in first round.
— Shi Davidi (@ShiDavidi) March 7, 2013
Bad news out of Arizona today, after Team Canada learned they will be without Blue Jays third baseman Brett Lawrie for the first two rounds of the World Baseball Classic with a rib injury.
Brett Lawrie says he’s out of first 2 rounds of wbc
— Barry Davis (@SNBarryDavis) March 7, 2013
Massive blow for Team Canada to lose Brett Lawrie. Combine that with Martin’s decision not to play and it’ll be tough to advance.
— Gregor Chisholm (@gregorMLB) March 7, 2013
Lawrie left Wednesday’s exhibiion game against the Reds after three innings.
Brett Lawrie left Canada game after 3 innings after feeling minor twinge on side. Manager Ernie Whitt says he’ll be re-evaluated tomorrow
— Shi Davidi (@ShiDavidi) March 7, 2013
more to follow…
Don’t care about WBC – 2013 MLB season matters – have Lawrie back where it matters
Bummer for team Canada. I’m glad to see Lawrie is dealing with this right way this time.