The Toronto Blue Jays have called up No. 6 prospect Addison Barger from AAA-Buffalo after outfielder Kevin Kiermaier was placed on the 10-day injured list due to left hip flexor inflammation, confirmed by an MRI with no structural concerns. Barger, who has never played left field before, made his MLB debut in Kansas City, playing left field and batting 8th for the first time in his life. The Blue Jays are currently in a series against the Kansas City Royals, where they have been performing strongly, recently securing a 5-3 victory to improve their season record to 13-10.
Addison Barger fields his first chance in #MLB flawlessly. Unfortunately for #Bluejays it's an RBI single by Salvador Perez with 1out in bot1.
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#Bluejays are in Kansas City where Addison Barger is about to make his #MLB debut, just like Danny Jansen (2018) and Bo Bichette (2019) before him. Yariel Rodriguez is on the mound looking for a third straight terrific start to begin his career. Let's chat about it on BlueSky!
The #BlueJays look to take the series lead vs. the #Royals in Kansas City! @benshulman7 & Chris Leroux have the call of first pitch at 7:40p 🎙️ @SNJeffBlair & Kevin Barker have #JaysTalk after the final out 🗣️ 📻 https://t.co/kGILl37UoU https://t.co/3i32ckYuQX
Addison Barger is like if Red Bull was a baseball player. Get ready for some daddy hacks. His challenge? Calming down. “If I don’t calm myself down, I’ll look like a mad man. I’m aggressive. I take hacks. That’s just my nature. It’s hard for me to tame it sometimes.” #BlueJays
#BlueJays at Kansas City on SN-1. #BlueJaysCentral at 7:00et/4:00pt. #MLBDebut of Addison Barger.
Addison Barger says he's never played left field in his life. Welcome to the big leagues. Mark Budzinski and Daulton Varsho were out working with him pre-game. #BlueJays
Addison Barger was informed he’d been called up to the Blue Jays around 11:30pm Tuesday; rushed to Sahlen Field to grab his gear and was on a flight to KC around 6:00am. He estimates he slept for 20 minutes. Tonight he’ll be playing left field for the first time in his life
Addison Barger has never played left field before and is running on caffeine and about 20 minutes of sleep, but he says he’s ready for the challenge, excited and a little nervous for his MLB debut here in Kansas City.
Blue Jays plan to use Addison Barger semi-regularly in good matchups for his swing against right-handed pitching He’ll play mostly corner outfield but could get some reps at 3B and move around positionally in-game
I asked John Schneider where he’s seen the most growth in new #BlueJays outfielder Addison Barger over the past few years: “Biceps.”
Blue Jays expect Addison Barger to play mainly in left field, though he could also cover RF and 3B as needed. Sounds like he’ll play a fair bit, especially against RHP.
Kevin Kiermaier (left hip flexor inflammation) had an MRI — no structural concerns. He’ll take a couple days off from baseball activity and go from there. Blue Jays hope is that his absence will be shorter-term but will depend how he responds to treatment in coming days.
The #BlueJays news of the day Kiermaier on 10-day IL (left hip flexor inflammation). OF Addison Barger called from AAA-Buffalo. On #ExitPhilosophy @ScottyMacThinks and I discuss early season vibe, Berrios, Varsho and more. YT Like and subscribe https://t.co/TGys25b40N https://t.co/r0tXfJBfDH
As per @bnicholsonsmith Barger is in LF tonight. https://t.co/W0JesfmdEz
The @BlueJays are recalling Addison Barger. He's been all over BA in April. Barger... 5⃣ Ranks as their No. 5 prospect 🔥 Checked in at No. 10 on our Hot Sheet 📈 Is a mainstay in our Statcast Standouts https://t.co/4ZMbYHT1Zo https://t.co/kNSR87S2oK
Blue Jays place Kiermaier on 10-day IL, call up prospect Barger https://t.co/W2gbxBf1V8
Addison Barger makes his MLB debut tonight with the #BlueJays, batting 8th. https://t.co/cVAR6IRxd6
Addison Barger in left field making his big-league debut today for Blue Jays
Had a great time, as always. And, of course, about an hour after we finished an interview in which I said neither Orelvis Martinez nor Addison Barger was going to be called up anytime soon, #Bluejays put Kevin Kiermaier on the IL (left hip flexor strain) and call up Barger. https://t.co/4ZH8fL3OvB
Blue Jays Promote Addison Barger For Major League Debut https://t.co/MxkSwsLIjo https://t.co/oMZqkb0RPh
Kevin Kiermaier has been placed on the 10-day IL with left hip flexor inflammation. https://t.co/2VcdpWtObC
The #BlueJays officially call up No. 6 prospect Addison Barger, as @JohnnyGiunta_ told you fine people this morning. He just walked out into the dugout here in Kansas City. Kevin Kiermaier to the IL (left hip flexor inflammation).
The #BlueJays are reportedly calling up prospect Addison Barger with Kevin Kiermaier likely headed to the IL. @SNJeffBlair & Kevin Barker discuss what he can bring to the team. #TOTHECORE LIVE ⤵️ 📺 https://t.co/SqK7M993Jz & @Sportsnet 360 📻 https://t.co/tEtiRUWyip https://t.co/gWC33QfhQW
Looks like the Blue Jays have called up Addison Barger. 👀 https://t.co/oOhZaKTnvD
Addison Barger joining Blue Jays in Kansas City today and expected to be active per source Barger offers LH power and the ability to play corner OF or 3B. Kevin Kiermaier left last night’s game with hip flexor discomfort First on this was @JohnnyGiunta_
Kevin Kiermaier left Tuesday's Blue Jays game with left hip flexor discomfort, per Blue Jays manager John Schneider. Kiermaier’s being evaluated tonight and is currently considered day-to-day. Kiermaier exited in the sixth inning after his third plate appearance of the night
Kevin Kiermaier was removed from Tuesday's Blue Jays game with left hip flexor discomfort, per Blue Jays manager John Schneider; he’s being evaluated tonight. Kiermaier exited in the sixth inning after his third plate appearance of the night
left hip flexor discomfort for Kevin Kiermaier, who’s being looked at & is day to day
Kevin Kiermaier has left hip flexor discomfort and the #BlueJays are evaluating him now.
Justin Turner picks up the RBI, and the Blue Jays are on the board. 🔥 https://t.co/UK8TBG6cRc
#BlueJays at Kansas City on SN-1. #BlueJaysCentral at 7:00et/4:00pt @SiddallJoe offers his take on Varsho’s dramatic improvement. #TOTHECORE
#BlueJays at #Royals, (K.Gausman vs M.Wacha) 7:40 pm ET, B-R Game Stat Sheet: https://t.co/cwhL1fA2n5 #playball
#BlueJays at #Royals, (K.Gausman vs M.Wacha) 7:40 pm ET, B-R Game Stat Sheet: https://t.co/cwhL1fA2n5 #getready
#BlueJays win, 5-3. They’re 13-10.
The #BlueJays take on the #Royals for the first of four in Kansas City! @benshulman7 & Chris Leroux have the call of first pitch at 7:40p 🎙️ @SNJeffBlair & Kevin Barker have #JaysTalk after the final out 🗣️ 📻 https://t.co/kGILl38ses https://t.co/vOpqwyOC2w
#BlueJays at Kansas City on SN-1. #BlueJaysCentral at 7:00et/4:00pt
A Royal welcome for us here in Kansas City. #bluejays #royals tonight, first pitch at 7:40 ET. https://t.co/SzBo5ZCwIM
#BlueJays at #Royals, (Y.Kikuchi vs B.Singer) 7:40 pm ET, B-R Game Stat Sheet: https://t.co/B9rtDHYtgS #playball
#BlueJays at #Royals, (Y.Kikuchi vs B.Singer) 7:40 pm ET, B-R Game Stat Sheet: https://t.co/B9rtDHYtgS #getready
The Blue Jays are in Kansas City for a series against the Royals, and @Covers_Caley thinks the pitchers dominate throughout the series ⚾️ @OLGproline https://t.co/JOdN3xO6Hj
In Flight: The Toronto Blue Jays are piling up series wins. 🔥 https://t.co/ay5SqadDVT https://t.co/kAPvFnMqu3
#Bluejays fall 6-3 in San Diego. They win the series, but are now 0-3 when they have a chance to sweep. They quite literally handed this game to the opposition. Off to Kansas City!
#BlueJays at San Diego on SN-1. #BlueJaysCentral right now!