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Shannon Stewart | Outfielder

Team:	Toronto Blue Jays
Age / DOB:	(39) / 2/25/1974
Ht / Wt:	5'11' / 208
Bats / Throws:	Right / Right
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Blue Jays reinstated outfielder Shannon Stewart from the disabled list and released him outright.

Stewart has been on the DL with a high ankle sprain since early June and batted just .240/.325/.303 in 52 games prior to the injury. With Vernon Wells back, Adam Lind now entrenched as the starting left fielder, and the Blue Jays out of the playoff hunt, they had little use for the 34-year-old Stewart. He may land somewhere as a part-time player, but his days as a regular should be over. Mon, Aug 11, 2008 01:26:00 PM

Blue Jays release Shannon Stewart
Mon, Aug 11, 2008 01:26:00 PM
Stewart says ankle feeling better
Wed, Jun 11, 2008 02:42:00 PM
Report: Stewart won't be back any time soon
Tue, Jun 10, 2008 11:28:00 AM
Blue Jays place Stewart on 15-day DL
Sun, Jun 8, 2008 01:40:00 PM

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Shannon Stewart - OF - Blue Jays

Shannon Stewart said that doctors told him he'd need at least 15 days, and possibly longer, to rehab his high ankle sprain.

"I tore some ligaments inside, so I just have to be careful," Stewart said. "They said I have to really strengthen the area, just to make sure that when I come back, I don't reinjure it." He hasn't resumed baseball activities yet.

Source: Bluejays.mlb.com

Wed, Jun 11, 2008 02:42:00 PM

Shannon Stewart - OF - Blue Jays

According to the Toronto Star, Shannon Stewart (ankle) "won't be returning to the lineup anytime soon."

A high-ankle sprain tends to sideline players for 4-6 weeks and the Blue Jays have little reason to rush him back. "It's a bad sprain, he'll probably be out a while," general manager J.P. Ricciardi said.

Source: Toronto Star

Tue, Jun 10, 2008 11:28:00 AM

Shannon Stewart - OF - Blue Jays

Blue Jays placed outfielder Shannon Stewart on the 15-day disabled list with a sprained right ankle.

The Jays are calling it a high ankle sprain, so he apparently goes from being day-to-day to out four-to-six weeks. It's barely a loss for the Jays on the field. They'll go with Brad Wilkerson versus righties and Kevin Mench versus lefties in left field. Adam Lind may be called up if Wilkerson continues to slump.

Sun, Jun 8, 2008 01:40:00 PM

Shannon Stewart - OF - Blue Jays

Shannon Stewart is day-to-day after coming out of Saturday's game with a sprained right ankle.

He'll probably get at least Sunday off. With Vernon Wells back, there's no reason to use Stewart against right-handers anyway.

Source: BlueJays.mlb.com

Sat, Jun 7, 2008 03:30:00 PM

Shannon Stewart - OF - Blue Jays

Shannon Stewart left Saturday's game in the first inning with an apparent ankle injury.

Vernon Wells won't have to wait until Sunday after all. He entered the game in Stewart's place. If Stewart lands on the DL, it might be a good thing for the Jays. He's been utilized as an everyday leadoff man for the team lately even though he's struggled all season, especially against righties.

Sat, Jun 7, 2008 01:43:00 PM

Shannon Stewart - OF - Blue Jays

Shannon Stewart went 0-for-4 on Tuesday, snapping his hitting streak at 11 games.

Stewart had four runs scored, three RBI and three walks during the streak, so it's not like he was striking fear into the hearts of AL pitchers. He's been quite a liability as the Jays' primary left fielder this year.

Wed, May 28, 2008 01:01:00 AM

Shannon Stewart - OF - Blue Jays

Shannon Stewart hit a sacrifice fly in the top of the tenth inning which proved to be the game winner as the Blue Jays beat the Indians on Monday night.

If the Indians could have scored once in the first nine innings of this game, we'd be going to bed with the Blue Jays on a 31-inning scoreless streak. Stewart went 1-for-3 on the night, and is hitting just .220 on the season. Even with Vernon Wells out, his job appears anything but secure at the moment.

Mon, May 12, 2008 10:37:00 PM

Shannon Stewart - OF - Blue Jays

Designated hitter Shannon Stewart went 0-for-4 as the Jays were routed on Saturday.

The Jays brought in Brad Wilkerson and Kevin Mench with the intention of giving Stewart fewer at-bats, but now it looks like they'll continue playing him regularly after losing Vernon Wells. With a .216 average and just six runs scored, three extra-base hits and six RBI in 88 at-bats, he's been one of the AL's worst players so far, and it's not like he still has his old upside. If the Jays hope to have any chance, they should just bite the bullet and sign Barry Bonds.

Sat, May 10, 2008 10:58:00 PM

Shannon Stewart - OF - Blue Jays

Shannon Stewart finished 2-for-3 and drove in the Jays' only two runs Friday night.

Stewart, DHing tonight, singled to center in the first, driving in Scott Rolen and Vernon Wells. He's hitting .226 with only six RBI in 62 at-bats.

Fri, May 2, 2008 09:36:00 PM

Shannon Stewart - OF - Blue Jays

Shannon Stewart, missed two games with a sore groin, returned to action on Monday and went 0-for-4 with a walk.

Stewart is hitting just .211/.326/.263 with three runs scored in 13 games. It's a good thing that he doesn't have a vesting option for next year. Frank Thomas, as slow as he is, managed seven runs in 16 games despite batting fifth. Stewart has hit first or second most of the time.

Mon, Apr 21, 2008 04:04:00 PM

Shannon Stewart - OF - Blue Jays

Shannon Stewart is sitting out Saturday because of a sore groin.

It's been bothering him for a few days now, but he was expected to play left field today after the Jays benched Frank Thomas. Instead, Joe Inglett got the nod. Stewart is day-to-day.

Sat, Apr 19, 2008 01:52:00 PM

Shannon Stewart - OF - Blue Jays

Shannon Stewart went 1-for-4 with two RBI Friday.

Stewart led off for the Blue Jays with David Eckstein getting the night off. Stewart is hitting .235 with four RBI and should continue to split time in left with Matt Stairs.

Fri, Apr 18, 2008 11:01:00 PM

Shannon Stewart - OF - Blue Jays

Blue Jays purchased the contract of outfielder Shannon Stewart from Triple-A Syracuse.

Stewart is expected to start in left field and bat second in Monday's opener.

Mon, Mar 31, 2008 02:46:00 AM

Shannon Stewart - OF - Blue Jays

Shannon Stewart collected hits in both of his at-bats and drove in a run Saturday as the Jays topped the Phillies 5-3.

Stewart upped his average to .250 and now has a whopping two RBI in 48 at-bats. Despite his lack of success this month, the Jays commmitted to him when they opted to cut Reed Johnson. He'll be used pretty regularly early on because of Matt Stairs' sore hip, and the plan is for him to bat second due to Scott Rolen's injury.

Sat, Mar 29, 2008 04:24:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
Pos	Role	Name
C	1	J.P. Arencibia
	2	Henry Blanco
1B	1	Adam Lind
2B	1	Maicer Izturis
	2	Emilio Bonifacio
SS	1	Jose Reyes D.L. Jose Reyes (ankle) was cleared to begin running for the first time on Friday. Reyes had been shut down since being placed on the DL, so it's a major step in his recovery. Assuming his rehab process continues to go as expected, Reyes could resume full baseball activities next week. The Blue Jays are hoping he can return sometime around midseason. May 25
	2	Munenori Kawasaki
3B	1	Brett Lawrie
	2	Mark DeRosa
LF	1	Melky Cabrera
	2	Rajai Davis D.L. Rajai Davis (oblique) has been sent to Florida to start his rehab. Davis hasn't played since May 10 due to a strained oblique. Blue Jays manager John Gibbons doesn't expect it to be a long-term injury, so it's possible he could return later this month. May 17
CF	1	Colby Rasmus
RF	1	Jose Bautista
	2	Anthony Gose
DH	1	Edwin Encarnacion
Starting Pitcher
Pos	Role	Name
S	1	R.A. Dickey
	2	Josh Johnson D.L. Josh Johnson (triceps) will make at least two more rehab starts. Johnson struck out five over three innings of one-run ball on Monday with High-A Dunedin. He's feeling good physically, but the right-hander obviously needs to build up his stamina. He'll rejoin the rotation in early June if he can avoid a setback. May 21
	3	Brandon Morrow
	4	Mark Buehrle
	5	J.A. Happ D.L. Blue Jays transferred LHP J.A. Happ from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list. Happ was hoping to make it back by mid-June, but he now won't be eligible to return until early July. The left-hander is coming back from a small fracture behind his left ear as well as a sprained right knee. May 24
	6	Dustin McGowan D.L. Dustin McGowan (shoulder) will continue his minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Buffalo. McGowan allowed one hit and one walk over two scoreless innings with High-A Dunedin and notched four strikeouts. The Blue Jays can't count on him given his lengthy injury history, but he could be an option to join the bullpen later this month if all goes well. May 17
	7	Chad Jenkins
	8	Sean Nolin
	9	Kyle Drabek D.L. Kyle Drabek (elbow) expects to throw live batting practice in the next week or two. Drabek threw a bullpen session Monday in extended spring training. He's coming back from the second Tommy John surgery of his career, so the Blue Jays figure to take things slow, but he could be looking at a return around midseason if all goes well. May 8
Relief Pitcher
Pos	Role	Name
R	1	Casey Janssen
	2	Sergio Santos D.L. Blue Jays transferred RHP Sergio Santos from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list. The move was made in order to clear room on the 40-man roster for Thad Weber. Santos will be out until after the All-Star break following surgery to remove bone chips and spurs from his right elbow. May 19
	3	Darren Oliver D.L. Blue Jays placed LHP Darren Oliver on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 19 with a left shoulder strain. Oliver has been dealing with the ailment for 7-10 and hadn't appeared in a game in nearly a week. He shouldn't be out long, but the Jays have decided to play things safe. Toronto still has two lefties in the bullpen in Aaron Loup and Brett Cecil. May 24
	4	Steve Delabar
	5	Esmil Rogers
	6	Aaron Loup
	7	Brett Cecil
	8	Brad Lincoln
	9	Ramon Ortiz
	10	Luis Perez D.L. Luis Perez (elbow) is expected to appear in an extended spring training game later this week. Perez has been throwing bullpen sessions, but this will be his first appearance in a game. He's expected to return from Tommy John surgery around midseason. May 6

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