AL East: With vertigo in the past, Lukes is seeing success

Toronto Blue Jays

Early on this season, Nathan Lukes’ playing time was dwindling as he endured a brutal 2-for-31 stretch through April 15 to open the season. As Toronto began a series in Arizona on April 17, reports emerged that Lukes had been dealing with vertigo, which impaired his ability to track pitches while causing severe dizziness and nausea. Lukes reportedly received treatment for his vertigo from a specialist while in Arizona, and his fortunes turned around immediately. In the week that followed, Lukes went 11-for-21 at the plate; however, a hamstring injury brought his turnaround to an abrupt halt. Since returning from the IL, though, Lukes’ offensive success has continued, as he’s gone 9-for-21 at the plate.

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