Blue Jays Pitcher Erik Swanson's 4-Year-Old Son out of ICU After Being Hit by Car

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Erik Swanson's four-year-old son has been released from intensive care after being struck by a car in Florida on Sunday.

Madison Swanson, Erik's wife, posted an update about their son's status on her Instagram Story (h/t ESPN.com):

"The most important update is that Toby is out of the PICU, and we are continuing to take it day by day. God is so good, and we are so blessed. We are so grateful for the speedy first responders to the accident, to the pedestrians that helped as we waited the next step, and to the AMAZING staff at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital. Someone has truly been watching over my little man."

Blue Jays manager John Schneider announced Tuesday at the team's spring training complex that Swanson would be away from the club to tend to his family after his son was hit by a car in Clearwater, Florida, over the weekend.

"Thanks to the incredible work from the Clearwater first responders, Toby is on the road to recovery and is surrounded by his family," Schneider said.

Jennifer Kveglis of Fox 13 in Tampa noted the city of Clearwater reported Toby Swanson was in critical condition at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg.

Madison wrote in her post they were "overwhelmed with love and support over the past few days," and it "has gotten our little boy through all this."

Erik Swanson is entering his second season with the Blue Jays. He was acquired from the Seattle Mariners as part of the Teoscar Hernández trade in November 2022.

The right-hander finished the 2023 season with a 2.97 ERA, 75 strikeouts and a career-high four saves in 66.2 innings.