{"id":44181,"date":"2026-04-07T21:50:12","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T21:50:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/foreignnewstoday.com\/?p=44181"},"modified":"2026-04-07T21:50:12","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T21:50:12","slug":"blue-jays-put-addison-barger-on-10-day-injured-list-as-team-adjusts-to-yet-another-injury-driven-curveball","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/foreignnewstoday.com\/?p=44181","title":{"rendered":"Blue Jays put Addison Barger on 10-day injured list, as team adjusts to yet another injury-driven curveball"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"ttsIcon-cIBsl\"><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Listen to this article<\/p>\n<p>Estimated 3 minutes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"toggletip-tKLKF ttsToggleTip-DSCNQ\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"toggletipInfoButton-yoX4E\" aria-label=\"More information\" aria-controls=\":R89qn5:\" aria-describedby=\":R89qn5:\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M11 7H13V9H11V7ZM11 11H13V17H11V11ZM12 2C6.48 2 2 6.48 2 12C2 17.52 6.48 22 12 22C17.52 22 22 17.52 22 12C22 6.48 17.52 2 12 2ZM12 20C7.59 20 4 16.41 4 12C4 7.59 7.59 4 12 4C16.41 4 20 7.59 20 12C20 16.41 16.41 20 12 20Z\" fill=\"black\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/p>\n<p>The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Blue Jays utility player Addison Barger has been put on the 10-day injured list, the team announced Tuesday afternoon.<\/p>\n<p>Barger looked sore after charging to first base <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlb.com\/video\/addison-barger-exits-game-with-ankle-discomfort\" target=\"_blank\">during the third inning<\/a> of a Sunday game against the Chicago White Sox. He later left the game with what <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/BlueJays\/status\/2040890310868246577?s=20\" target=\"_blank\">the team described<\/a> as bilateral ankle discomfort.<\/p>\n<p>Barger, 26, has had a slow start to the season, going just 1 for 19 at the plate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlb.com\/player\/addison-barger-680718\" target=\"_blank\">so far<\/a>. He&#8217;s also drawn three walks, driven in two runs and scored one run.<\/p>\n<p>The Blue Jays announced several other roster moves on Tuesday, including bringing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportsnet.ca\/mlb\/article\/blue-jays-acquire-inf-tyler-fitzgerald-from-giants-option-to-buffalo\/\" target=\"_blank\">the recently acquired infielder Tyler Fitzgerald<\/a> up to the major-league ball club from Toronto&#8217;s AAA affiliate in Buffalo.<\/p>\n<p>Toronto also designated pitcher Josh Fleming for assignment, while calling up lefthanded pitcher Patrick Corbin, a major-league veteran of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlb.com\/player\/patrick-corbin-571578\" target=\"_blank\">more than 10 seasons<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The Jays also recently optioned 29-year-old relief pitcher <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbc.ca\/sports\/baseball\/mlb\/blue-jays-roster-moves-april-5-9.7153669\" target=\"_blank\">Brendon Little<\/a> to triple-A Buffalo after he struggled to start the season, giving up 10 earned runs in just three and two-third innings pitched, along with three walks and 10 hits. <\/p>\n<h2>Multiple Toronto players injured<\/h2>\n<p>The Blue Jays are dealing with a raft of injuries early in the season, with Barger joining the list of key players who are out of the mix for the moment.<\/p>\n<p>Starting catcher Alejandro Kirk <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbc.ca\/sports\/baseball\/blue-jays-kirk-undergo-surgery-thumb-fracture-9.7154269\" target=\"_blank\">had to undergo surgery<\/a> to repair a thumb fracture that occurred <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbc.ca\/news\/canada\/toronto\/toronto-blue-jays-alejandro-kirk-injured-9.7153360\" target=\"_blank\">during the same series<\/a> with the White Sox where Barger was hurt. Kirk is expected to be away from the diamond for weeks while he recovers.<\/p>\n<p>Multiple starting pitchers are not playing right now due to injury, including Cody Ponce, who was hurt in his first start of the year for Toronto. <\/p>\n<p>Three other starters \u2014 Jos\u00e9 Berr\u00edos, Shane Bieber and Trey Yesavage \u2014 haven&#8217;t pitched for the Blue Jays yet this season, but all are expected to be back.<\/p>\n<p>Outfielder Anthony Santander is likely out for most of the season while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbc.ca\/sports\/baseball\/mlb\/blue-jays-injuries-santander-9.7083751\" target=\"_blank\">he recovers from shoulder surgery<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div><em><strong>WATCH | The Dodgers return to Toronto:<\/strong><\/em><span><span class=\"mediaEmbed\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"player-placeholder-ui-container  \" data-cy=\"player-placeholder-ui-container\">\n<div class=\"player-placeholder-video-ui\" title=\"Blue Jays host Dodgers in World Series rematch\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:1.7778;--max-height:800px\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n<div class=\"player-placeholder-ui\">\n<div class=\"video-item video-card-overlay\" title=\"Blue Jays host Dodgers in World Series rematch\">\n<div class=\"thumbnail-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.cbc.ca\/ais\/3c1d79f2-abfd-41b1-b620-6a9d83c88b91,1775514605278\/full\/max\/0\/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%282%2C0%2C901%2C506%29%3BResize%3D620\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"thumbnail\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"video-card-overlay-container\">\n<div class=\"video-info-container\">\n<p class=\"video-item-title\">Blue Jays host Dodgers in World Series rematch<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"media-caption\">The Los Angeles Dodgers return to Toronto&#8217;s Rogers Centre on Monday night to play a three-game series against the Blue Jays. CBC&#8217;s Greg Ross breaks down the rivalry and what you can expect from this week&#8217;s games. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<p>The Blue Jays are in the midst of a five-game losing streak ahead of Tuesday&#8217;s game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. <\/p>\n<p>Toronto lost the opener of a three-game series with the Dodgers on Monday night, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbc.ca\/news\/canada\/toronto\/toronto-blue-jays-los-angeles-dodgers-home-game-9.7154408\" target=\"_blank\">by a lopsided score<\/a> of 14-2.<\/p>\n<p>Fleming, the pitcher designated for assignment on Tuesday, threw three innings of relief for Toronto during Monday night&#8217;s blowout loss to L.A. <\/p>\n<p>He gave up six hits, two walks and had four earned runs <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlb.com\/gameday\/dodgers-vs-blue-jays\/2026\/04\/06\/822832\/final\/box\" target=\"_blank\">during that appearance<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Fleming entered the game to relieve starter Max Scherzer, who left after two innings of work.<\/p>\n<p>It was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportsnet.ca\/mlb\/article\/blue-jays-max-scherzer-dealing-with-forearm-tendinitis\/\" target=\"_blank\">revealed after the game <\/a>ended that Scherzer is dealing with right forearm tendinitis.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbc.ca\/news\/canada\/addison-barger-blue-jays-injured-list-9.7155263?cmp=rss\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Listen to this article Estimated 3 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. 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