Addison Barger, a highly rated prospect, made his MLB debut for the Toronto Blue Jays after strong performances in spring training and Triple-A.

By the Numbers
  • Barger hit .444 with a 215 wRC+ in spring training.
  • He hit .314 with a 163 wRC+ at Triple-A.
  • He went 0-for-4 with a strikeout in his MLB debut.
  • So far at Triple-A, he has gone 22-for-70 with 14 walks, including 10 doubles and three home runs.
State of Play
  • Barger was called up to replace the injured Kevin Kiermaier on the Blue Jays' active roster.
  • The Blue Jays need more offensive production and could look to Barger for a boost.
  • Kiermaier's return timeline remains unclear due to inflammation in his left hip.
  • Barger is likely to see playing time in the outfield, particularly in left field, and potentially at third base.
Bottom Line

Barger's debut marks an opportunity for the Blue Jays to infuse more offense into their lineup and build on their performance in the current season.