TORONTO -- Aaron Sanchez will be shut down for the remainder of the 2018 season after he underwent surgery on his right index finger Tuesday.
Sanchez and the Blue Jays consulted three hand specialists in the United States before opting for surgery with Dr. Steven Shin in Los Angeles, according to Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins.
The surgery comes three months after Sanchez sustained the injury while dealing with his luggage prior to the team's June 21 game against the Angels. Sanchez attempted to pitch through the injury, but managed only one inning, allowing two runs in a 8-5 loss.