Blue Jays mourn death of coach’s daughter

TORONTO – First base coach Mark Budzinski is taking a leave of absence from the Toronto Blue Jays following the death of his daughter.

The team announced the passing of Julia Budzinski on Sunday morning.

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Mark Budzinski left the Blue Jays’ dugout early in the second game of a day-night doubleheader against the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday.

After the 11-5 loss to Tampa the Blue Jays issued a statement saying that there would be no post-game media availabilities.

Th team also closed its clubhouse to reporters as the coaching staff supported Budzinski as he addressed a “personal matter.”

This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 3, 2022.