Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Joaquin Benoit suffered a leg injury attempting to join a bench-clearing brawl in Monday's game against the New York Yankees.
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According to ESPN.com, Benoit suffered a torn left calf when he tripped while running in from the bullpen.
Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports the pitcher will miss at least the first round of the playoffs.
"It felt like something hit me,'' Benoit said, according to ESPN.com. "I won't be able to get on the mound anytime soon, so personally this is really disappointing.