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(AP) \u2014 Toronto Blue Jays reliever Erik Swanson has left the team to be with his family after his 4-year-old son, Toby, was hit by a car Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>Manager John Schneider said Toby was airlifted to a hospital, and he is \u201con the road to recovery.\u201d Schneider also praised the first responders in Clearwater for their \u201cincredible work.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cErik will be away from the team for a while, family comes first,\u201d Schneider said Tuesday. \u201cOur love, support, and prayers are with &#8230; the entire Swanson family.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Swanson is going into his second season with Toronto and his sixth year in the majors overall. He caught <a data-gtm-enhancement-style=\"LinkEnhancementA\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/BlueJays\/status\/1707542637664698859?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a ceremonial first pitch<\/a> from Toby before a game in September.<\/p>\n<p>Swanson went 4-2 with four saves and a 2.97 ERA in a career-best 69 appearances in 2023. 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