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9 HOURS AGO • FOX SPORTS

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Sitting Tuesday Kirk isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Giants.

Impact Kirk will get a break Tuesday after going 0-for-7 with a walk across his last two starts. Brandon Valenzuela will replace him behind the plate and bat fifth.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Idle Saturday Kirk is not in the Blue Jays' starting lineup against the Mariners on Saturday.

Impact Kirk will get a breather while Brandon Valenzuela starts behind home plate and bats eighth while catching pitches from Shane Bieber. Since returning from the injured list June 12, Kirk has gone 11-for-50 (.220) with one home run and five RBI.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays: Breaking down Alejandro Kirk's offensive struggles Few players were more integral to the success of the 2025 Toronto Blue Jays than starting catcher Alejandro Kirk. He hit .282 with 15 home r...

6 DAYS AGO • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

How Blue Jays have split playing time between the Alejandro Kirk-Brandon Valenzuela tandem In the three weeks since Alejandro Kirk returned from a fractured left thumb, the two-time All-Star has brought a sense of normalcy back beh...

6 DAYS AGO • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Sean Keys hits 1st career home run as Blue Jays beat slumping Mets 9-3 in Canada Day matinee

Sean Keys hit his first career home run, Myles Straw added a pinch-hit shot and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Mets 9-3 in a Canada Day matinee

JULY 1 • Associated Press

Sean Keys homers (1) on a fly ball to left field. Alejandro Kirk scores. Ernie Clement scores. | 07/01/2026 Sean Keys homers (1) on a fly ball to left field. Alejandro Kirk scores. Ernie Clement scores.

JULY 1 • MLB.COM

Taking seat Monday Kirk is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Mets.

Impact Kirk will be given a breather after he started at catcher in the final two games of the Blue Jays' weekend series versus the Rangers. Brandon Valenzuela will step in behind the plate Monday and form a battery with starting pitcher Trey Yesavage.

JUNE 29 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays Pair Cross Career Milestones During Awful Weekend Against Rangers Both Shane Bieber and Alejandro Kirk surpassed personal achievements over the Toronto Blue Jays' otherwise disastrous weekend against the Te...

JUNE 29 • SI.COM

WATCH: Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s awkward reaction to Alejandro Kirk's rejection of home run jacket breaks the internet Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. caught the spotlight for his reaction during their 7-4 loss against the Texas Rangers in the...

JUNE 28 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Seager hits solo HR, Burger has 3 hits and 2 RBIs as Rangers beat Blue Jays 7-4

Corey Seager hit a solo home run, Jake Burger had three hits and drove in two runs and the Texas Rangers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-4

JUNE 27 • Associated Press

Alejandro Kirk's solo homer (2) | 06/27/2026 Alejandro Kirk hits a solo homer to cut the Blue Jays' deficit to 7-3 in the 6th inning

JUNE 27 • MLB.COM

Resting up Friday Kirk is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Rangers.

Impact Kirk will get a break Friday after he went 1-for-7 at the plate while catching 18 innings over the past two days. Brandon Valenzuela will step in at catcher for Kirk and will bat eighth.

JUNE 26 • ROTOWIRE

Langford hits 3-run homer, Burger and Pederson also connect as Rangers beat Blue Jays 6-5

Wyatt Langford hit a three–run home run, Jake Burger and Joc Pederson also went deep, and the Texas Rangers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5

JUNE 26 • Associated Press

Kazuma Okamoto homers and Blue Jays' bullpen shuts the door in 4-2 victory over Astros

Pinch-hitter Myles Straw drove in the go-ahead run in the seventh inning with one of Toronto’s three sacrifice flies, and Kazuma Okamoto homered to help the Blue Jays beat the Hous...

JUNE 23 • Associated Press

Okamoto hits a 3-run homer as the Blue Jays rally past the Cubs 8-6

Kazuma Okamoto hit a three-run home run to cap a five-run eighth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays rallied from a five-run deficit to beat the Chicago Cubs 8-6

JUNE 20 • Associated Press

Taking seat Saturday Kirk isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Cubs.

Impact Kirk will grab a seat on the bench Saturday after going 0-for-4 with a couple of strikeouts during Friday's loss. Brandon Valenzuela will fill in as Toronto's catcher and bat fourth.

JUNE 20 • ROTOWIRE

Getting breather Thursday Kirk is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game in Boston.

Impact Kirk started behind the dish each of the last three games, so he will get some rest during Thursday's matinee. Brandon Valenzuela will start at catcher and bat eighth as the Blue Jays look to complete the series sweep.

JUNE 18 • ROTOWIRE

Mexicanos MLB: Alejandro Kirk está de vuelta con los Blue Jays; Javier Assad se apunta otra victoria Alejandro Kirk regresó de la lista de lesionados con una noche perfecta para los Blue Jays, mientras Javier Assad volvió a lucir con los Cub...

JUNE 16 • SI.COM

June 13 Gameday: Blue Jays looking to win weekend series against Yankees The Toronto Blue Jays can win the series against their American League East division rival, the New York Yankees, on Saturday afternoon. Aft...

JUNE 13 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Alejandro Kirk's Return Could Unlock Blue Jays' Full Potential It's no secret how much injuries have played a part in the Toronto Blue Jays' 2026 campaign. They've suffered major setbacks across the boar...

JUNE 13 • SI.COM

Idle Saturday Kirk isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Yankees.

Impact Kirk went 3-for-3 with a walk, two RBI and a run scored during his first game back from the IL on Friday, and he'll now retreat to the bench as the Jays look to ease him back into regular playing time. Brandon Valenzuela will fill in behind the plate and bat sixth.

JUNE 13 • ROTOWIRE

Alejandro Kirk's Return Ignites Fire Into Blue Jays Offense to Take Down Yankees The Toronto Blue Jays had been waiting patiently for the day that Alejandro Kirk would finally be reinstated from the injured list.

JUNE 13 • SI.COM

Three hits in return Kirk went 3-for-3 with a walk, a double, two RBI and one run scored in Friday's win over the Yankees.

Impact Kirk returned from a two-month absence Friday and made an immediate contribution with an RBI double during the first inning before delivering another run-scoring knock in the fifth. The 27-year-old has now played in six games this season and is batting .261 (6-for-23) with two doubles, a homer, four RBI and three runs.

JUNE 13 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Alejandro Kirk stars in return as Blue Jays down Yankees Deadspin | Alejandro Kirk stars in return as Blue Jays down Yankees

JUNE 13 • DEADSPIN.COM

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