The Toronto Globe and Mail reports that Vernon Wells has suffered a Grade 2 strain of his left hamstring and will be out 4-6 weeks.
Wells left Wednesday's game after attempting to steal third base, and didn't come back out for the next inning. The Blue Jays originally said the injury was leg cramps, but clearly that's not the case. Alex Rios is in centerfield with Brad Wilkerson in right on Thursday night, but the Globe and Mail suggests that Toronto could promote Travis Snider from Triple-A, where he's hitting .286 with 13 homers.
The Blue Jays' official website reports that Dustin McGowan will likely avoid surgery on his ailing right shoulder.
It's huge news for the 26-year-old, as team doctors determined that McGowan's shoulder hasn't suffered any additional damage compared to an MRI performed late last season. He is expected to get a second opinion next week, but for now it seems like he's only dealing with inflammation in the arm.