TORONTO -- Blue Jays outfielder Michael Saunders has a bone bruise in his left knee and is expected to miss an additional three to five weeks.
Saunders had the diagnosis confirmed earlier this week by renowned surgeon Dr. James Andrews. He needs an extended period of rest for the injury to properly heal but won't require additional surgery after getting 60 percent of his meniscus removed during the spring.
The 28-year-old Saunders has been out since May 10 after feeling discomfort in his surgically repaired knee. He has appeared in just nine games this season and has six hits in 31 at-bats.