Addison Barger - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Slugs first spring homer Barger went 1-for-4 with a grand slam in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Red Sox.

Impact The 26-year-old got hold of a hanging splitter from minor-leaguer Richard Halligan for his first homer of the spring. Barger is expected to spend most of his time in right field this season while Kazuma Okamoto handles third base, and defensive stability could allow him to build on his 2025 breakout at the plate, when he slashed .243/.301/.454 in 135 games with 21 home runs.

6 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Instant Reaction: Addison Barger hits grand slam in Blue Jays' 7-6 loss to Red Sox Exciting games don’t always end up in wins. On Monday afternoon, the Toronto Blue Jays played the Boston Red Sox, falling 7-6 thanks to a la...

1 DAY AGO • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Addison Barger's grand slam | 03/02/2026 Addison Barger crushes a grand slam to right in the bottom of the 5th inning to give the Blue Jays a 5-4 lead

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Set to be primary right fielder Barger will see most of his playing time in right field this season, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 26-year-old might have bounced between right field and third base once again if the Blue Jays had headed into 2026 fully healthy, but with Anthony Santander (shoulder) set for another long absence, Barger will be needed more in the outfield. He could still wind up on the strong side of a platoon after slashing just .217/.270/.337 against left-handed pitching in 2025, but Toronto doesn't have an obvious candidate to pair him with in right field aside from the light-hitting Myles Straw. Maintaining his stamina in a full-time role will be Barger's biggest task, however -- he held a .264/.318/.512 slash line at the end of July last year, but managed just a .205/.270/.360 line the rest of the way in the regular season.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

A first crack at predicting the Blue Jays' Opening Day roster TORONTO -- It feels like every position on the Blue Jays’ depth chart comes with a “but” at the end. Barring further additions, players like...

FEBRUARY 9 • MLB.COM

Blue Jays 2026 40-man Roster Review: Trey Yesavage looks to build off an impressive postseason Trey Yesavage had a storybook season. This is Blue Jays Nation’s annual 40-man roster review ahead of the new season. If you missed the most...

JANUARY 27 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Blue Jays 2026 40-man Roster Review: Addison Barger is primed for a breakout year The Toronto Blue Jays need Addison Barger to break out in a big way in 2026 This is Blue Jays Nation’s annual 40-man roster review ahead of...

JANUARY 26 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Blue Jays: Where does Addison Barger play in 2026? The 2025 Toronto Blue Jays saw a plethora of players endear themselves to the fan base, with Addison Barger becoming a household name and a...

JANUARY 23 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

5 Takeaways From the Mets Signing Bo Bichette for $126 Million

With Bo Bichette heading to the Mets, here are our takeaways on the signing and how it affects other top teams from around MLB.

JANUARY 16 • FOX SPORTS

5 Takeaways From the Mets Signing Bo Bichette for $126 Million

Infielder Kazuma Okamoto and Blue Jays finalize $60 million, 4-year contract

Infielder Kazuma Okamoto and the Toronto Blue Jays have finalized their $60 million, four-year contract

JANUARY 4 • Associated Press

Infielder Kazuma Okamoto and Blue Jays agree to $60 million, 4-year contract, AP sources say

Two people familiar with the negotiations tell The Associated Press that infielder Kazuma Okamoto and the Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to a $60 million, four-year contract

JANUARY 3 • Associated Press

How Ernie Clement and Addison Barger's versatility affects the Blue Jays offseason goals Throughout the regular and postseason, Ernie Clement and Addison Barger established themselves as top players for the Toronto Blue Jays. Dur...

JANUARY 1 • JAYSJOURNAL.COM

Blue Jays: 5 prospects who could make their MLB debut in 2026 There are quite a few prospects who should be ready to help the Toronto Blue Jays in 2026. The 2025 season saw several young players plug ho...

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Kiner-Falefa shouldn't be blamed for short lead in 9th inning of World Series Game 7, Schneider says

Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider doesn't want Isiah Kiner-Falefa blamed for getting thrown out at the plate in Game 7 of the World Series

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Addison Barger is poised to be an X-factor for the Blue Jays in 2026 Addison Barger is just scratching the surface of his immense potential. The 26-year-old just finished his first full MLB season with the Blu...

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

3 Blue Jays who deserve long-term contracts right now Trey Yesavage, Daulton Varsho, and Addison Barger all had different levels of success this season but all of them deserve a chance to come t...

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • JAYSJOURNAL.COM

Key moments from the Dodgers' wild World Series Game 7 win over the Blue Jays

Late homers by Miguel Rojas and Will Smith rallied the Los Angeles Dodgers past the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 in 11 innings in one of the wildest Game 7s in World Series history

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

7 Stats From Game 7 of the World Series as Dodgers Beat Blue Jays

Here are some memorable stats from a memorable World Series Game 7, which saw the Dodgers beat the Blue Jays.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

7 Stats From Game 7 of the World Series as Dodgers Beat Blue Jays

Smith's homer in 11th lifts Dodgers over Blue Jays 5-4 to become first repeat champion in 25 years

Will Smith homered in the 11th inning after Miguel Rojas connected for a tying drive in the ninth, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 in Game 7 to become th...

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

What the U.S. media are saying about Blue Jays losing World Series Game 6: Addison Barger miscue 'should never have happened' Toronto slugger Addison Barger miscue on the bases ‘should never have happened.’

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • THESTAR.COM

Dodgers vs. Blue Jays World Series Game 7: Starters, Lineups, How to Watch

The starting pitchers and starting lineups for the winner-take-all Game 7 of the World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Bl...

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Dodgers vs. Blue Jays World Series Game 7: Starters, Lineups, How to Watch

Blue Jays' Addison Barger Explains Boneheaded Game 6 Baserunning Mistake - NESN.com Game 6 of the World Series ended in a shocking blink of an eye as Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder Kiké Hernández showed off his elite insti...

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • NESN.COM

Addison Barger Explains 'Bad Read' Baserunning Blunder That Ended World Series Game 6 ‘It was kind of a bad read,’ Barger said postgame.

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • SI.COM

Blue Jays' Addison Barger reflects on key baserunning error vs Dodgers The Toronto Blue Jays’ Addison Barger spoke about a key baserunning play in Game 6 against the Los Angeles Dodgers, reflecting on his decisi...

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • BOLAVIP.COM

What happened on fateful Game 6 play as Blue Jays squander chance to close out World Series At just about the worst time, Addison Barger made a fundamental blunder.

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • NYPOST.COM

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