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Rays take 3-game win streak into matchup with the Blue Jays

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Blue Jays avoid the worst case scenario with Addison Barger's latest IL stint The Toronto Blue Jays should get Addison Barger back sooner rather than later. Manager John Schneider told reporters on Monday that the Blue...

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1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Blue Jays Injury Updates: Barger dealing with elbow joint inflammation, Lukes progressing towards rehab assignment, Bieber to throw one-inning live BP and more Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider delivered yet another lengthy slew of injury updates ahead of Monday’s series opener against the Ta...

1 DAY AGO • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Barger back to IL with elbow inflammation, Lauer DFA'd in flurry of Blue Jays roster moves The Blue Jays will be without Addison Barger once again after the outfielder was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday with right elbow i...

2 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Blue Jays put Addison Barger on injured list and designate Eric Lauer for assignment

The Toronto Blue Jays have put outfielder Addison Barger back on the injured list with right elbow inflammation and designated left-handed pitcher Eric Lauer for assignment

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Blue Jays place Addison Barger back on IL after just 1 game in brutal roster move | Sporting News This is some brutal news for Addison Barger and the Blue Jays.

2 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Back to IL with elbow inflammation The Blue Jays placed Barger on the 10-day injured list Monday with right elbow inflammation.

Impact Barger just returned to the active roster Friday after missing more than a month with injuries to both ankles. He played only one game for the Blue Jays before heading back on the IL with an elbow injury. Barger had been slated to undergo an MRI, but it's unclear whether those results are in yet. If he avoided structural damage and is indeed dealing with only inflammation, Barger might not be sidelined long. Yohendrick Pinango will take Barger's roster spot and should see regular work in the outfield versus righties.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Headed for MRI Barger will undergo an MRI on his right elbow after waking up Sunday with limited range of motion, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

Impact Barger was scratched from the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels due to right elbow soreness, which is a brutal development after he returned from the injured list Saturday following a month-long absence due to ankle injuries. The exact cause of the arm injury isn't known, but it's worth noting that the 26-year-old outfielder fired a 101.2-mph missile to throw out a runner at the plate Saturday. Barger seems unlikely to be in the lineup for Monday's series opener versus Tampa Bay, with his availability beyond that also in question.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Adell hits pair of solo homers, Angels beat Blue Jays 6-1 to avoid 3-game sweep

Jo Adell hit a pair of solo homers, José Soriano struck out seven over 7 2/3 innings to stop a three-start winless steak and the Los Angeles Angels avoided a three-game sweep by be...

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Blue Jays scratch outfielder who threw 101 mph to home plate with sore elbow Addison Barger's return from an ankle injury was going pretty well on May 9. In the second inning of the Blue Jays' game against the Los Ang...

3 DAYS AGO • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Scratched with sore elbow The Blue Jays scratched Barger from the starting nine for Sunday's game against the Angels due to a sore right elbow.

Impact Barger had been slated to bat leadoff and start in right field, but he'll end up hitting the bench while he tends to an injury to his throwing arm. Ernie Clement is now in line to serve as Toronto's table setter in the series finale, while Myles Straw was a late addition to the starting outfield. After a month-long stint on the injured list due to left and right ankle sprains, Barger was activated Saturday and went 0-for-3 with two walks and a run scored in the Blue Jays' 14-1 victory.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Addison Barger makes his presence felt in his return to the Blue Jays When the Toronto Blue Jays activated Addison Barger off the Injured List on Saturday (May 9) the hope was that he would be able to inject so...

3 DAYS AGO • JAYSJOURNAL.COM

Addison Barger's 101.2 MPH throw for Blue Jays is one of best MLB will have all season | Sporting News This is tough to do any better than.

3 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Makes impact on defense in return Barger went 0-for-3 with two walks and a run scored in Saturday's 14-1 win over the Angels.

Impact Making his return from a month-long stint on the IL due to sprains on both ankles, Barger wasn't able to get anything going with his bat, but he did make a stunning defensive play. With the game still scoreless in the second inning, Barger caught what should by all rights have been a sacrifice fly by Vaughn Grissom to right field, but instead he unleashed a throw to home plate at 101.2 mph that got Jorge Soler at the plate for an inning-ending double play -- the top velocity on any outfield assist in the majors this season, per Keegan Matheson of MLB.com. Barger hit second in the game, and that could become his usual spot in the lineup against right-handers, as the Jays try to get him better pitches to hit by parking him in front of Vladimir Guerrero.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Valenzuela hits 3-run HR, Clement has 5 hits as Blue Jays rout Angels 14-1

Brandon Valenzuela hit a three-run home run, Ernie Clement had a solo homer among his career-high tying five hits and the Toronto Blue Jays used a seven-run fifth inning to rout th...

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Blue Jays Gameday (May 9): Addison Barger returns to the lineup as Toronto has a chance to win another series The Toronto Blue Jays are starting to get healthy. Ahead of Saturday afternoon’s game, the Blue Jays announced that they have activated Addi...

4 DAYS AGO • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Blue Jays activate Barger off IL, option Piñango in the process TORONTO -- The good news is that Addison Barger is finally back in the Blue Jays’ lineup, but it took a difficult decision for the correspon...

4 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Deadspin | Blue Jays reinstate OF Addison Barger from injured list Deadspin | Blue Jays reinstate OF Addison Barger from injured list

4 DAYS AGO • DEADSPIN.COM

Blue Jays make disappointing roster move amid Addison Barger's return | Sporting News This is a bit of a disappointment for the Blue Jays.

4 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Reinstated from IL The Blue Jays reinstated Barger (ankle) from the injured list Saturday.

Impact Barger has been sidelined by a left ankle sprain since early April, but he's been playing in minor-league rehab games since Sunday. The 26-year-old went 2-for-9 with a pair of homers and three RBI during his three-game assignment and will now reclaim his role as Toronto's primary right fielder. Yohendrick Pinango was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo in a corresponding move.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Activation likely Saturday Manager John Schneider said Barger (ankle) is traveling to Toronto on Friday and will "most likely" be activated off the injured list Saturday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Barger was expected to come off the IL for Friday's series opener versus the Angels, but it appeals the Blue Jays will give him a day to settle in before returning him to the active roster. The 26-year-old went 1-for-19 with three walks and six strikeouts in eight games prior to landing on the shelf. Barger is likely to take a significant role now that he's healthy, with most of his starts likely to come in the outfield.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays come into matchup with the Angels on losing streak

The Toronto Blue Jays look to stop their four-game losing streak when they play the Los Angeles Angels

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Why there is no obvious choice for the Blue Jays in who to send down when Addison Barger returns this week The Toronto Blue Jays will get a huge boost to their lineup and morale when outfielder Addison Barger returns to the team this week, but the...

5 DAYS AGO • JAYSJOURNAL.COM

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