Taylor Walls out of the lineup Thursday

Rays shortstop Taylor Walls is out of the lineup Thursday against the Blue Jays due to a right knee contusion.

Walls was hit by a pitch on his right knee in the first inning of Wednesday's game and left the game after the inning. X-rays were negative, but Walls is still dealing with some soreness.

Walls is hitting .262 with three homers and 11 RBIs this season. He has been a key part of the Rays' success this season, and his absence will be a blow to the team.

The Rays are hoping that Walls will be able to return to the lineup soon, but there is no timetable for his return. With Walls out, Vidal Brujan will start at shortstop.

Brujan is a talented young player who has been waiting for his opportunity to start. He is hitting .300 with two homers and seven RBIs in 20 games this season.

The Rays are confident that Brujan can fill in for Walls and help the team continue to win.