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Back in action Thursday Barger (hand) is in the lineup for Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Orioles.

Impact A hit-by-pitch Sunday prompted X-rays, which were negative. Barger is now ready to return to action and continue his bid for a spot on the Opening Day roster as a utility man. He split his time on the major-league roster last season between third base (36 games), right field (27 games) and left field (10 appearances).

FEBRUARY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Wednesday Blue Jays manager John Schneider said Tuesday that Barger (hand) is expected to return to Grapefruit League action Wednesday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Barger was hit on the hand by a pitch Sunday, but X-rays came back negative, and Barger went through a normal day of work Tuesday morning. He's avoided a serious injury. Barger should have a chance to carve out a prominent role at third base and in the outfield for Toronto this spring after slashing .197/.250/.351 with seven home runs, 28 RBI and 20 runs across his first 225 big-league plate appearances last season.

FEBRUARY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

News and Notes: Addison Barger won't be out long with a hand contusion Unfortunately, there was no Toronto Bl...

FEBRUARY 25, 2025 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Day-to-day with swollen hand Barger (hand) will try to hit Monday and is considered day-to-day, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Per manager John Schneider, Barger's right hand is swollen and he had a blood blister after getting hit by a Garrett Crochet pitch Sunday. The Jays game was rained out Monday, but Barger wasn't in the lineup, although it sounds like he'll get back in there once the swelling in his hand goes down. Barger showed up to camp in great shape and has intriguing tools (plus bat speed, above-average foot speed) if he can earn a role either in the outfield or at third base.

FEBRUARY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

X-rays return negative Barger was confirmed to have suffered a bruised right hand after X-rays came back negative Sunday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Barger exited Sunday's spring game with the injury after being struck by a pitch during the opening frame, but he appears to have avoided a serious injury. The 25-year-old will be held out of the lineup for a day or two but shouldn't end up missing much time.

FEBRUARY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pulled with right hand injury Barger was removed from Sunday's Grapefruit League game against Boston due to a right hand contusion.

Impact Barger suffered the injury when he was hit by a Garrett Crochet pitch in the first inning. The initial diagnosis of a contusion provides optimism that the 25-year-old isn't dealing with a major issue, though the Blue Jays will likely want to further evaluate the injury. Barger is expected to use spring training to make a case for playing time with the Blue Jays, and he could eventually push Ernie Clement for a starting role at third base if he plays well early on.

FEBRUARY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

FEBRUARY 7, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

2024 Blue Jays Player Review: Addison Barger improved with more consistent playing time The Toronto Blue Jays may have their t...

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Addison Barger's diving stop at third base | 09/18/2024 Addison Barger quickly dives to his right to make a sweet stop and fires to first in time for the out

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 • MLB.COM

Addison Barger's RBI single | 09/14/2024 The Official Site of Major League Baseball

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • MLB.COM

Enters Saturday's lineup Barger will hit seventh and play third base Saturday against the Cardinals.

Impact Barger was not in Toronto's original lineup but was inserted to replace the injured Leo Jimenez (finger). He's picked up only 18 at-bats so far in September and collected three hits with a homer, three RBI and three runs scored.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Addison Barger's RBI single | 09/11/2024 Addison Barger knocks a single into right field and Daulton Varsho scores in the bottom of the 9th inning

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 • MLB.COM

On bench against lefty Barger is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mets.

Impact Barger has moved into a near-everyday role against right-handed pitching, but the Blue Jays continue to shield the lefty-hitting utility man from southpaws. He'll cede duties at third base to Luis De Los Santos while southpaw Sean Manaea takes the hill for the Mets.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from lineup Barger is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against Atlanta.

Impact Barger returned from a two-game absence due to a knee injury Saturday, going 0-for-4 with one run scored in Toronto's 9-5 win over Atlanta. He'll retreat to the dugout for the series finale, and Luis De Los Santos will start at third base and bat seventh against southpaw Chris Sale.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Addison Barger singles after review | 09/07/2024 Addison Barger singles on a ground ball to second base after the original call stands following a review in the top of the 4th inning

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • MLB.COM

Back in action Saturday Barger (knee) will start at third base and bat seventh Saturday against Atlanta.

Impact Knee soreness has prevented Barger from playing in Toronto's last two games, but the issue seems to have subsided ahead of Saturday's contest. The 24-year-old has been red-hot at the plate recently, recording a hit in 10 of his last 11 games while posting a 1.064 OPS in that span.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available off bench Barger (knee) is feeling better and will be available off the bench for Friday's game against Atlanta, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact The knee issue has kept Barger sidelined since Tuesday, but he seems to be trending in the right direction. While his overall numbers this season remain underwhelming, Barger has an .827 OPS and seven homers in 30 games since his return to the majors in late July. He should see regular starts for Toronto when healthy.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Friday Barger (knee) is not in Friday's lineup against Atlanta.

Impact Barger hasn't played since Tuesday due to a knee issue. Ernie Clement is starting at the hot corner and batting fifth.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Idle Wednesday Barger (knee) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies.

Impact Barger went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI in Tuesday's 10-9 loss to the Phillies but left the contest early with left knee discomfort. With the Blue Jays and Phillies wrapping up their series with a day game after a night game, Barger will unsurprisingly find himself on the bench. With a team off day on tap Thursday, he'll have two full days to recover from the knee before potentially returning to the lineup in Friday's series opener in Atlanta.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Battling knee issue Barger was removed from Tuesday's game against the Phillies due to left knee discomfort.

Impact Barger went 1-for-3 with at two-run home run before his knee caused him to come out of the game ahead of the seventh inning. There's no telling if he'll be available for Wednesday's contest, but an extended absence seems unlikely.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Addison Barger's two-run home run (6) | 08/31/2024 Addison Barger hits a two-run home run to right field, increasing the Blue Jays' lead to 9-0 in the top of the 2nd inning

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • MLB.COM

Addison Barger's sac fly | 08/27/2024 Addison Barger lifts a sacrifice fly to center field, cutting the Blue Jays' deficit to 3-1 in the top of the 3rd

AUGUST 28, 2024 • MLB.COM

Addison Barger's RBI double | 08/26/2024 Addison Barger hits a ground-rule double to right field to give the Blue Jays a 4-0 lead in the 8th

AUGUST 26, 2024 • MLB.COM

Belts fifth homer Barger went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run, a walk and an additional run scored in Sunday's 8-2 win over the Angels.

Impact Barger has found his power swing with three homers and two doubles over his last eight games, though he's hitting a modest .258 (8-for-31) in that span. The outfielder stretched the Blue Jays' lead to 4-1 in the sixth inning with his blast Sunday. He's up to five homers, 19 RBI, 13 runs scored and one stolen base through 135 plate appearances this season, though he's slashing a poor .194/.230/.372 overall.

AUGUST 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Barger and Kirk homer, Gausman fans 10 as Blue Jays win 8-2 to complete season sweep of Angels

Addison Barger and Alejandro Kirk hit two-run home runs, Kevin Gausman matched a season-high by striking out 10 and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Los Angeles Angels 8-2 to complet...

AUGUST 25, 2024 • Associated Press

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Barger and Kirk homer, Gausman fans 10 as Blue Jays win 8-2 to complete season sweep of Angels