Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Addison Barger (hand) is in the starting lineup for Thursday's spring training contest. Barger is batting third and covering the hot corner. Barger was hit by a pitch during Sunday's contest, which kept him sidelined through most of the week. He underwent X-rays but was able to avoid a serious injury. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his progress during spring training, as he will likely be competing for a spot on the Opening Day roster. Currently, he is expected to operate as the No. 2 option at third base behind Ernie Clement. However, a strong spring could push him into a more significant role as he has had previous experience in the outfield as well. Last season, Barger made his MLB debut and held a .197/.250/.351 line with seven home runs across 69 games. If he does crack the Opening Day roster, he should have value in deeper AL-only formats.
Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Addison Barger (hand) is expected to return to the lineup on Wednesday. Barger went through a normal day of work on Tuesday and is on track to return to action on Wednesday. Barger exited Sunday's spring training contest earlier after being hit by a pitch on his hand. He went for X-rays, but the results were negative. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status during camp, as he will likely continue to compete for a role at the hot corner. The 25-year-old made his MLB debut last season and posted a .197/.250/.351 line across 69 games. He hit seven home runs and swiped two bags. He is currently slated to be the No. 2 option at third base behind Ernie Clement. However, a strong spring could push him into a more significant role.
The X-ray results came back negative on Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Addison Barger (hand). Barger exited Sunday's spring training contest early after being hit by a pitch. However, seeing that his x-rays returned negative, fantasy managers should not expect the infielder to miss much time. Barger could return to the starting lineup as early as later this week. The 25-year-old made his MLB debut last summer. Across his first 69 contests in the majors, Barger posted a .197/.250/.351 slash line. He tallied 11 doubles with seven long balls. He swiped two bags. He struck out at a hefty 26.7 percent rate and only drew walks at a 6.2 percent rate. When he returns to action, Barger will compete for the starting job at third base alongside Ernie Clement.
Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Addison Barger (hand) was removed early from Sunday's spring training contest due to a right hand contusion. Barger was hit by a pitch from Boston Red Sox left-handed pitcher Garrett Crochet in the opening frame. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor the 25-year-old's status next week, as he may be held out of a few games out of precaution. Barger made his MLB debut last season and posted a .197/.250/.351 slash line with 11 doubles and seven home runs across 69 contests. He swiped two bags and held a 14:60 BB:K ratio. However, he did place in the 99th percentile in arm strength, according to Baseball Savant. Fantasy managers should expect Barger to compete for the starting job at the hot corner during camp alongside Ernie Clement.
Toronto Blue Jays infielder Addison Barger (knee) is available off the bench ahead of Friday's game against the Atlanta Braves. This is good news considering Barger has been out of the lineup since Tuesday due to a lingering knee issue. The fact that Barger is available off the bench means that he should be back in the lineup within the next day or so. Barger has struggled throughout most of the season, but he has an .827 OPS and seven home runs since returning to the majors in late July. He figures to see regular at-bats down the stretch of the season once he's back to full health.
Joey Loperfido, Addison Barger Both Sitting On Wednesday
Toronto Blue Jays rookie outfielders Joey Loperfido and Addison Barger (knee) are both out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's series finale at Rogers Centre against the Philadelphia Phillies. Davis Schneider is in left field and batting eighth, and catcher Alejandro Kirk is serving as the designated hitter and is batting cleanup against Phillies left-hander Cristopher Sanchez. Loperfido hasn't been afforded regular playing time since joining the team at the trade deadline and has hit just .198 (18-for-91) with two homers and six RBI in his 27 games with Toronto. Barger homered on Tuesday but also left the contest early with a left- knee injury, so he should be considered day-to-day. With the Blue Jays having Thursday off, the hope is that the 24-year-old Barger can return for the series opener on Friday in Atlanta against the Braves.
Toronto Blue Jays rookie third baseman Addison Barger went 2-for-4 in Friday's 5-4 win over the Angels, including a walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth. Joey Loperfido had hit a home run just before Barger to knot the score at four apiece. The performance was a bright spot in what has otherwise been a struggle for the 24-year-old in his first season in the big leagues, as this was his first multi-hit game since July 31, having slashed .149/.184/.362 in August in just 47 at-bats. He has collected a hit in four of his last six games though (6-for-25), so perhaps he's building some momentum to finish off the season strong. If he were to get hot, the former sixth-round pick is eligible at 3B, SS, and OF, and is available in nearly all Yahoo leagues.
Toronto Blue Jays infielder/outfielder Addison Barger continued his hot stretch with a double and two RBI in Tuesday's game against Baltimore. Barger has recorded a hit in six of his last seven games with two multi-hit efforts and 10 RBI during that stretch. The 24-year-old has turned up the production recently and has raised his slash line to .200/.236/.577 in 29 games (85 at-bats) with the Blue Jays this season. Barger could be worth a pickup to see if he continues to build on his recent success. With some position versatility, qualifying at third base and outfield, he could be a nice addition to fantasy rosters down the stretch.
The Toronto Blue Jays recalled outfield prospect Addison Barger from Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday and placed shortstop Bo Bichette (calf) on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move with a calf strain. Barger, 24, is ranked by MLB Pipeline as the team's No. 6 prospect. He didn't fare well in his first 20 major-league contests earlier this year with Toronto, going 9-for-60 (.150) with two doubles, four RBI, two walks and 18 strikeouts in 63 plate appearances, but he could get more run this time around with Bichette back on the shelf. No. 5 prospect, Leo Jimenez, figures to see most of the work at the 6 in Bichette's stead, but Barger has the ability to play both the infield and outfield. The left-handed hitter has hit .260 (53-for-204) with nine homers, 38 RBI and four steals in 57 games for the Bisons this year
Toronto Blue Jays utility man Addison Barger went 2-for-4 in Wednesday's 7-3 loss to the Red Sox, including a double which was his first extra-base hit of his MLB career. The 24-year-old has now hit safely in all four games since his recall, going 6-for-14 (.423) with two RBI, three runs scored, and a stolen base. The former sixth-round draft pick has yet to hit his first MLB home run but had 66 of them in 1581 minor league at-bats, so managers looking for some power upside could add the youngster in nearly all Yahoo leagues. The left-handed hitter is also eligible at 3B, SS, and OF, so managers have some flexibility in how he is deployed.
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