Clement went 3-for-5 with a double, a run scored and an RBI in Sunday's loss to the Rays.
Batting second Sunday and getting another start at shortstop in the absence of Bo Bichette (finger), Clement continued a strong September that has seen him slash .292/.301/.389 in 18 games with a homer, two steals, four RBI and 10 runs. The 28-year-old infielder should retain a regular spot in the lineup over the final week of the season, and he's positioned himself for a prime role in the Blue Jays' 2025 plans.
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Blue Jays' Ernie Clement: Sitting Saturday
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Clement is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rays.
Clement will get Saturday off after making nine consecutive starts for Toronto. In his place, Leo Jimenez will play shortstop while Davis Schneider plays the keystone. Clement is 11-for-38 (.289) across his last 10 games.
Blue Jays' Ernie Clement: Crosses plate three times Tuesday
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Clement went 2-for-4 with a triple and three runs scored in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Mets.
The 28-year-old infielder's hot bat has kept him in the lineup in September. Clement has five multi-hit performances in eight games to begin the month, batting .324 (11-for-34) with a double, a triple, a homer, a steal, two RBI and eight runs. He could get squeezed for playing time once Bo Bichette (calf) comes off the IL, but for now Clement will continue bouncing between shortstop and third base while getting regular at-bats.
