The Toronto Blue Jays have decided to shut down star righthander Roy Halladay for the remainder of the season. Halladay, 28, has been on the disabled list after breaking his leg July 8 against the Texas Rangers when he was struck in the shin by a Kevin Mench line drive.
The initial prognosis for the staff ace was that he would be out four-to-six weeks, and it appeared that Halladay might meet those guidelines when he started throwing. However, he has struggled with his mobility as a fielder and could not rehabilitate the leg to the point where he could safely return to action.
In 19 starts this season, Halladay is 12-4 with a 2.41 ERA.