TORONTO

Bright Dike was suspiciously absent from training last Friday.

Then Toronto FC took off for Orlando without him.

The Toronto Sun first reported Monday morning that TFC's missing Nigerian striker has been loaned to the NASL's San Antonio Scorpions.

“With our current depth at forward it can be difficult to get match minutes for every player,” Toronto FC general manager Tim Bezbatchenko said.

"This loan will give Bright an opportunity to play regularly and remain sharp in a professional environment."

It's unclear what the terms of the deal are, but the 28-year-old oft-injured forward was desperate for playing time.

Since being traded to TFC in 2013, Dike has started just five games, scoring a single goal along the way.

On a roster littered with attacking prowess – Jozy Altidore, Sebastian Giovinco, Luke Moore and Robbie Findley – the Oklahoma native has found playing time hard to come by.

Dike suffered a devastating Achilles tear last preseason that saw him miss most of 2014 – the second Achilles injury of his career.

He also sustained a torn ACL during his time with the Portland Timbers.

He's hoping a move to North America's second division will help reinvigorate his career.