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Greinke scheduled to start as Houston hosts Toronto

The Astros will send Zack Greinke to the mound Sunday and the Blue Jays plan to give Nate Pearson the start

MAY 9, 2021 • Associated Press

Transferred to 60-day IL Kirk (hip) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Saturday.

Impact General manager Ross Atkins indicated Thursday that Kirk could return in approximately four weeks, but the catcher will now be out until at least July due to his strained left hip flexor. Danny Jansen should continue to serve as the primary catcher with Reese McGuire available as a depth option.

MAY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Houston faces Toronto, aims to build on Urquidy's solid outing

Houston looks to follow up a strong outing by Friday starter Jose Urquidy

MAY 8, 2021 • Associated Press

Urquidy scheduled to start for Houston against Toronto

The Blue Jays will start Ross Stripling on Friday while the Astros are expected to counter with Jose Urquidy

MAY 7, 2021 • Associated Press

LEADING OFF: Pujols seeks new home, Arenado vs Rockies

Albert Pujols wants to hook on with a new team and play first base

MAY 7, 2021 • Associated Press

LEADING OFF: Pujols seeks new home, Arenado vs Rockies,

Albert Pujols wants to hook on with a new team and play first base

MAY 7, 2021 • Associated Press

OF Springer expected to miss more than 10 days, Jays GM says

Blue Jays outfielder George Springer is not expected to be ready to return to Toronto’s lineup when his stint on the 10-day injured list ends May 13

MAY 6, 2021 • Associated Press

Given four-week timeline Kirk (hip) is expected to return in four weeks, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Previous reports indicated that Kirk could miss as much as six weeks with his strained left hip flexor, but it looks as though his timeline has been revised to be slightly more optimistic. The young catcher's injury was poorly timed, as he was just starting to heat up at the plate, going 5-for-13 with a pair of homers in his last five games after hitting just .148 in his first 12 contests.

MAY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fiers expected to start for the Athletics against the Blue Jays

The Blue Jays will start Hyun Jin Ryu on Thursday while the Athletics are expected to counter with Mike Fiers

MAY 6, 2021 • Associated Press

Athletics play Blue Jays, look to build on Irvin's solid showing

Oakland looks to follow up a dominant performance by Tuesday starter Cole Irvin

MAY 5, 2021 • Associated Press

Expected to miss significant time Kirk (hip) is expected to miss significant time due to his injury, Ben Wagner of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Kirk was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left hip flexor strain Sunday, and he's expected to miss at least six weeks. Riley Adams was recalled by the Blue Jays on Sunday and should serve as the No. 2 option at catcher behind Danny Jansen.

MAY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Matz scheduled to start for Blue Jays at Athletics

The Blue Jays will start Steven Matz on Monday while the Athletics are expected to counter with Frankie Montas

MAY 3, 2021 • Associated Press

Semien, Jays sweep Braves; Springer exits with tired legs

Marcus Semien homered and drove in four runs as Toronto finished off a three-game sweep of the Atlanta Braves with a 7-2 win

MAY 2, 2021 • Associated Press

Bound for IL The Blue Jays will place Kirk (hip) on the 10-day injured list ahead of Sunday's game against Atlanta, Ben Wagner of Sportsnet reports.

Impact The transaction will clear a spot on the 26-man roster for Ross Stripling (forearm), who will be reinstated from the IL ahead of his scheduled start Sunday. Before exiting Saturday's game with a left hip flexor strain, Kirk had been off to a slow start to the 2021 season, slashing .225/.326/.475 in 46 plate appearances while serving as the No. 2 option at catcher behind Danny Jansen.

MAY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Grichuk single in 10th, Springer 2 HRs as Jays beat Braves

Randal Grichuk lined an RBI single in the 10th inning, George Springer hit his first two homers with the Blue Jays, and Toronto rallied to beat the Atlanta Braves 6-5

MAY 2, 2021 • Associated Press

Leaves with hip issue Kirk was removed from Saturday's game versus Atlanta with left hip flexor discomfort.

Impact The 22-year-old went 0-for-1 with a walk and a run before exiting the contest. The severity of the injury remains unclear, but Kirk figures to take a seat for the series finale Sunday afternoon.

MAY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Morton scheduled to start for Braves at Blue Jays

The Braves will start Charlie Morton on Saturday and the Blue Jays are expected to counter with Travis Bergen

MAY 1, 2021 • Associated Press

Alejandro Kirk's multi-HR game | 04/30/2021 Alejandro Kirk launched multiple two-run home runs to propel the Blue Jays' offense in a 13-5 victory against the Braves

MAY 1, 2021 • MLB.COM

Goes yard twice Friday Kirk went 2-for-4 with a walk, two home runs, three runs scored and four RBI in Friday's 13-5 win over Atlanta.

Impact The rookie catcher isn't noted for his power, but he took Drew Smyly deep in the fourth inning and pounded an Edgar Santana offering over the fence in the fifth for the first multi-homer game of his young career. Kirk heads into May hitting only .231 with three home runs and eight RBI in 16 games, but if his bat continues to heat up, the starting job behind the plate is there for the taking in Toronto.

MAY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kaitlyn McGrath: Blue Jays’ Alejandro Kirk changed his walk-up... - The Athletic Blue Jays’ Alejandro Kirk changed his walk-up music back to El Mechon tonight. He said a teammate — he couldn’t remember who — told him it w...

MAY 1, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Rays benefit from costly Biggio error, beat Blue Jays 5-3

Tampa Bay broke an eighth-inning tie when Toronto third baseman Cavan Biggio let a grounder go between his legs, and the Rays went on to beat the Blue Jays 5-3

APRIL 25, 2021 • Associated Press

Alejandro Kirk's RBI single | 04/21/2021 Alejandro Kirk slaps an RBI single to right field to score Bo Bichette, extending the Blue Jays' lead to 5-3 in the 9th inning

APRIL 22, 2021 • MLB.COM

Sits after four straight starts Kirk is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox.

Impact Kirk was included in the lineup in each of the past four games, making two starts at designated hitter and two at catcher. Cavan Biggio's three-game absence due to a hand injury helped Kirk pick up some extra playing time, but the 22-year-old's path to an everyday role will ultimately hinge on the Blue Jays' comfort with him behind the dish. The Blue Jays' No. 1 catcher, Danny Jansen, is slashing .065/.147/.097 through 34 plate appearances this season, making it increasingly difficult for Toronto to trot him out on a regular basis.

APRIL 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alejandro Kirk's RBI double | 04/17/2021 Alejandro Kirk rips a double down the left-field line that allows Josh Palacios to score from first for the first run of the game

APRIL 18, 2021 • MLB.COM

Blasts two-run homer Kirk went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run during Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Yankees.

Impact The 22-year-old was hitless in 13 at-bats through his first six appearances of the season, but he finally connected Wednesday for his second home run of his career. Kirk has received five starts in Toronto's first 12 games of the year and may need to improve at the plate to maintain that level of playing time, though fellow catcher Danny Jansen has struggled similarly (2-for-22) to open 2021.

APRIL 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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Greinke scheduled to start as Houston hosts Toronto

Houston faces Toronto, aims to build on Urquidy's solid outing

Urquidy scheduled to start for Houston against Toronto

LEADING OFF: Pujols seeks new home, Arenado vs Rockies

LEADING OFF: Pujols seeks new home, Arenado vs Rockies,

OF Springer expected to miss more than 10 days, Jays GM says

Fiers expected to start for the Athletics against the Blue Jays

Athletics play Blue Jays, look to build on Irvin's solid showing

Matz scheduled to start for Blue Jays at Athletics

Semien, Jays sweep Braves; Springer exits with tired legs

Grichuk single in 10th, Springer 2 HRs as Jays beat Braves

Morton scheduled to start for Braves at Blue Jays

Rays benefit from costly Biggio error, beat Blue Jays 5-3