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Blue Jays take 4-game losing streak into matchup with the Dodgers

The Toronto Blue Jays enter a matchup against the Los Angeles Dodgers after losing four games in a row

APRIL 6 • Associated Press

Barger exits Blue Jays' loss with injuries to both ankles CHICAGO -- The hits just keep on coming. Addison Barger was removed from the Blue Jays’ 3-0 loss to the White Sox Sunday with bilateral ankl...

APRIL 5 • MLB.COM

Another injury for Blue Jays? Addison Barger exits vs White Sox with ankle issue The Toronto Blue Jays couldn’t win the series against the White Sox and also lost Addison Barger before the game ended due to an ankle issue...

APRIL 5 • BOLAVIP.COM

Davis Martin pitches White Sox past AL champion Blue Jays 3-0 for 3-game sweep

Davis Martin tossed six innings of four-hit ball to lead the Chicago White Sox past Toronto 3-0 for their first three-game sweep of the Blue Jays in 10 years

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

Injury downplayed by manager Manager John Schneider said Sunday he hopes Barger (ankles) is out for "just a day or two, or maybe not even a day," Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.

Impact He departed Sunday's game with bilateral ankle discomfort, with Schneider confirming Barger hurt both ankles on a play at first base early in Sunday's game. Schneider's comments suggest there's a chance Barger will return early this week. He should be considered day-to-day in the meantime.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Departs with ankle issue Barger was removed from Sunday's game against the White Sox due to bilateral ankle discomfort, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.

Impact Barger went 0-for-3 before being replaced by Jesus Sanchez in right field for the bottom of the sixth inning. The severity of the injury is unclear, so Barger should be considered day-to-day until more information is available.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Taking seat again Wednesday Barger is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockies.

Impact After sitting against right-handed starter Ryan Feltner on Tuesday, the left-handed-hitting Barger will remain on the bench for the series finale while southpaw Kyle Freeland takes the hill for Colorado. Jesus Sanchez will spell Barger in right field and will bat seventh.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Hitting bench Tuesday Barger is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rockies.

Impact The 26-year-old will head to the bench Tuesday for the second time in Toronto's first five games, with this absence coming against Colorado righty Ryan Feltner. It'll be a chance to reset for Barger, who has gone 0-for-12 with two walks, two RBI and five strikeouts. Nathan Lukes is instead starting in right field for Toronto.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Springer, Okamoto and Sánchez homer, Blue Jays beat Athletics 5-2 to complete three-game sweep

George Springer hit the 64th leadoff home run of his career, Kazuma Okamoto went deep for the first time in the majors and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Athletics 5-2 to complete...

MARCH 29 • Associated Press

Ernie Clement has walk-off hit in 11th inning as Blue Jays defeat Athletics 8-7

Ernie Clement singled home the winning run in the 11th inning and the Toronto Blue Jays rallied to beat the Athletics 8-7

MARCH 28 • Associated Press

Idle vs. southpaw Barger is not in the Blue Jays' starting lineup against the Athletics on Saturday.

Impact With left-hander Jeffrey Springs taking the mound for the Athletics on Saturday, Barger will open the contest in the dugout while the Blue Jays go with Davis Schneider, Daulton Varsho and Myles Straw in the outfield from left to right. Barger went 0-for-4 with a strikeout on Opening Day on Friday.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Addison Barger's solo home run | 03/18/2026 Addison Barger puts the Blue Jays on the board with a solo home run to right field in the bottom of the 2nd inning

MARCH 18 • MLB.COM

Addison Barger's solo homer | 03/08/2026 Addison Barger hits a solo home run to left-center field in the bottom of the 2nd inning, putting a run on the board for Toronto 1-0

MARCH 8 • MLB.COM

'Half-robot' Kasevich emerging as prospect to watch in Blue Jays camp DUNEDIN, Fla. -- Each camp has its darling, a tradition stretching back a half-century in Dunedin. Some years, a star is born. Other years,...

MARCH 8 • MLB.COM

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.

MARCH 3 • 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...

MARCH 2 • 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

MARCH 2 • MLB.COM

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

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