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Alejandro Kirk's RBI single ' 08/17/2021 Alejandro Kirk plates Santiago Espinal with a single to center field

AUGUST 18, 2021 • MLB.COM

Takes seat Tuesday Kirk is not starting Tuesday against the Nationals.

Impact Kirk will take a seat for the second time in three games as Reese McGuire catches Alek Manoah and bats eighth. Kirk has received a relatively even split of the catching duties with McGuire since rejoining the big-league roster in late July, and that seems likely to be the case going forward.

AUGUST 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Earning more playing time Kirk went 1-for-4 with a two-run double in Sunday's 8-3 win over the Mariners.

Impact Picking up his fourth start in six games, Kirk provided a big two-out, extra-base hit in the third inning to help the Blue Jays dig out of an early 1-0 hole. Given his recent workload, Kirk appears to have moved ahead of Reese McGuire as Option 1A behind the plate for Toronto.

AUGUST 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays use 4 homers to avoid sweep, top Mariners 8-3

Teoscar Hernández and Randal Grichuk both homered in the second inning, and the Toronto Blue Jays used four long balls to avoid a sweep with an 8-3 win over the Seattle Mariners

AUGUST 15, 2021 • Associated Press

On bench Saturday Kirk will sit Saturday against Seattle.

Impact Kirk has hit .294/.342/.382 in 11 games since returning to the roster in late June. Reese McGuire will start behind the plate in his absence.

AUGUST 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays use 9-run 5th to beat skidding Red Sox 12-4

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hit a two-run homer, Teoscar Hernández had three hits and three RBIs, and the Toronto Blue Jays used a nine-run fifth inning to beat Boston 12-4, handing the sk...

AUGUST 7, 2021 • Associated Press

Remains out of lineup Kirk isn't starting Wednesday's game against Cleveland.

Impact Kirk has recorded hits in each of his last three appearances, but he'll be out of the lineup for the third time in the last four games. Reese McGuire will start behind the plate and bat ninth.

AUGUST 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Tuesday Kirk is not starting Tuesday's game against Cleveland.

Impact Kirk went 1-for-4 with a double and three strikeouts Monday. In six games since rejoining the Blue Jays, he's gone 6-for-19 with two doubles, one walk and no RBI. Reese McGuire will catch and bat ninth Tuesday.

AUGUST 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Resting Sunday Kirk is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals.

Impact Kirk will get a breather after he caught both of the Blue Jays' past two games, during which he went 2-for-5 with a walk and a run. Reese McGuire will be behind the dish in the series finale.

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Stuck on bench Thursday Kirk is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Red Sox.

Impact Kirk will take a seat for the series finale, allowing Reese McGuire to pick up a start behind the plate. The two backstops have been working in a timeshare since Kirk was called up from Triple-A Buffalo, and that arrangement will likely remain in place until one of the two catchers performs dramatically better than the other.

JULY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Game 2 Kirk is out of the lineup for Game 2 of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Red Sox.

Impact Kirk started at catcher and went 0-for-3 in the matinee, and it's no surprise he won't be starting both games of the twin bill. Reese McGuire will work behind the plate and bat ninth in the nightcap.

JULY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Day off Monday Kirk is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Red Sox.

Impact Kirk and Reese McGuire have alternated starts behind the dish since Kirk joined the roster Friday. McGuire will take his turn Monday, but Kirk has gone 3-for-7 with a double in the two games since his return, raising his season OPS to .829 through 19 games, so he's likely to keep earning opportunities.

JULY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Saturday Kirk is not starting Saturday's game against the Mets.

Impact The 22-year-old was recalled from Triple-A on Friday and went 1-for-3 in his first MLB game since May 1. He takes a seat Saturday, with Reese McGuire starting behind the dish and batting eighth.

JULY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Blue Jays Kirk was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo on Friday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Kirk was activated from the injured list Tuesday and optioned to Triple-A, but he'll quickly rejoin the major-league roster for Toronto. Reese McGuire has a .671 OPS for the season and is 4-for-31 in his past 10 games, so Kirk should have the chance to secure the starting role behind the plate. Per Hazel Mae of Sportsnet, he'll start at catcher Friday versus the Mets. Danny Jansen (hamstring) was placed on the injured list in a corresponding move.

JULY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Reinstated, optioned to Triple-A Kirk (hip) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Tuesday and optioned to Triple-A Buffalo.

Impact Kirk began a rehab assignment with Buffalo in late June and has gone 11-for-45 with a homer, two doubles and six RBI. With Reese McGuire and Danny Jansen currently handling the big-league catching duties, Kirk will remain in Triple-A for the time being.

JULY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox-Blue Jays game postponed, will be made up in Toronto

The game between the Boston Red Sox and Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday was postponed because of thunderstorms

JULY 20, 2021 • Associated Press

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JULY 20, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Manoah expected to start for Toronto against Boston

The Red Sox will start Garrett Richards on Tuesday and the Blue Jays are expected to counter with Alek Manoah

JULY 20, 2021 • Associated Press

Pivetta, Red Sox to face Stripling, Blue Jays

The Blue Jays will roll out Ross Stripling to the mound Monday and the Red Sox will give Nick Pivetta the start

JULY 19, 2021 • Associated Press

Ryu expected to start for the Blue Jays against the Rangers

The Rangers will start Kolby Allard on Sunday while the Blue Jays are expected to counter with Hyun Jin Ryu

JULY 18, 2021 • Associated Press

Ryu expected to start as Blue Jays host the Rangers

The Blue Jays will send Hyun Jin Ryu to the mound Saturday and the Rangers plan to give Kolby Allard the start

JULY 17, 2021 • Associated Press

Hill expected to start as Tampa Bay hosts Toronto

The Rays will send Rich Hill to the mound Sunday and the Blue Jays plan to give Robbie Ray the start

JULY 11, 2021 • Associated Press

Yarbrough scheduled to start for Tampa Bay against Toronto

The Blue Jays will start Ross Stripling on Saturday while the Rays are expected to counter with Ryan Yarbrough

JULY 10, 2021 • Associated Press

McClanahan scheduled to start for Tampa Bay against Toronto

The Blue Jays will start Alek Manoah on Friday while the Rays are expected to counter with Shane McClanahan

JULY 9, 2021 • Associated Press

Akin scheduled to start as Baltimore hosts Toronto

The Blue Jays will start Alek Manoah on Thursday and the Orioles are expected to counter with Keegan Akin

JULY 8, 2021 • Associated Press

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