Addison Barger: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Toronto Blue Jays News / Fastball on SI / April 19

Toronto Blue Jays' Addison Barger Records 3 Outfield Assists, Joins Historic Company

Addison Barger hasn't given the Toronto Blue Jays very much production at the plate since joining the active roster on Tuesday, but he has done wonders on defense.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 19

Mariners look to bounce back, play smarter at Blue Jays

The visiting Seattle Mariners will try to be a little smarter on the bases Saturday afternoon when they continue their three-game series with the Toronto Blue Jays.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / April 18

Instant Reaction: Addison Barger threw out three baserunners in Blue Jays 3-1 win over Mariners

The Toronto Blue Jays executed small ball to perfection. On Friday evening, the Jays started the first of three games against the Seattle Mariners, defeating them 3-1 to move to 12-8 this season.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / April 15

Blue Jays Announce Major Roster Move After Braves Game

The Toronto Blue Jays currently sit at 9-8, and find themselves in second place in a loaded American League East division. Toronto has seen balanced contributions from its pitching staff and offense.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / April 1

Blue Jays Minor League Report: Addison Barger and Joey Loperfido hit home runs for the Bisons

The Buffalo Bisons split their first two games. On top of the Major League Baseball season starting this past week, so too did the Minor League Baseball season.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / March 21

Addison Barger positional versatility could help him make the Blue Jays’ roster

The Toronto Blue Jays have a handful of roster spots available. To his credit, Addison Barger can fill a few of those roles. So far this Spring Training,

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / February 24

News and Notes: Addison Barger won’t be out long with a hand contusion

Unfortunately, there was no Toronto Blue Jays baseball on Monday afternoon. It was announced a few hours before the 1:00 PM start time that the Blue Jays game against the Detroit Tigers was cancelled due to rain.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Fastball on SI / February 24

Toronto Blue Jays Utility Player Gets Good X-Ray Results, Now Day-to-Day with Hand Injury

Addison Barger, who is trying to carve out a role with the Toronto Blue Jays, got good results on Sunday night when the X-rays on his hand came back negative.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluebird Banter / February 23

Ninth Inning Comeback, Jays Beat Sox 8-7

Another win. It was fun to see the understudies come up big in the ninth to secure the comeback. More important than the result this afternoon, though, is that Addison Barger was forced to leave in the first inning after taking a Garrett Crochet fastball off the hand.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Fastball on SI / February 23

Toronto Blue Jays Possible Starter Leaves Sunday's Game with Injury

Addison Barger, who is angling for some time in the Toronto Blue Jays rotation at third base this season, left Sunday's Grapefruit League contest with a hand injury.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / February 23

Blue Jays Make Unfortunate Announcement During Red Sox Game

The Toronto Blue Jays and Boston Red Sox are playing their second Spring Training game on Sunday, facing off at JetBlue Park in Fort Myers, Florida. Each team entered the contest 1-0 on the spring. After playing many of their regulars in the Spring Training opener, Toronto gave Bo Bichette, Andres Gimenez and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Sporting News / February 7

Blue Jays suggested trade lands $14M batting champ for Erik Swanson, Addison Barger

Should the Toronto Blue Jays go all-in by making this trade with the San Diego Padres?

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / January 23

Blue Jays 40-man Roster Review: Addison Barger is one of numerous in-house options the team can use for third base

The big question this off-season is whether or not the Toronto Blue Jays sign a third baseman this off-season. This is Blue Jays Nation’s annual 40-man Roster Review, where we look at the players on the Blue Jays’ 40-man roster.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / January 17

How Addison Barger can secure everyday AB’s with the Blue Jays

2024 had the potential to be a breakout year for Addison Barger, but it didn’t quite pan out that way. In three separate stints with the Toronto Blue Jays this past season, the 25-year-old had a mixed bag of results during his first year in the big leagues.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluebird Banter / January 3

Better Know Your Blue Jays 40-Man: Addison Barger

Addison Barger was added to the Jays’ 40-man in November 2022 to protect him from the Rule 5 draft. He’s a 24-year-old, left-handed hitting infielder (he’s also played right field).

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / November 19

Figuring out where Addison Barger fits in the Blue Jays infield picture

The Toronto Blue Jays sit in a precarious position heading into the 2025 season – numerous players are looking for playing time at the big league level from an internal standpoint but the Blue Jays need to find some veteran talent to fill in the gaps if they want to contend in the AL East.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Inside The Diamonds / June 14

Blue Jays DFA Vogelbach, Recall Barger

The Toronto Blue Jays recalled utilityman Addison Barger and designated Dan Vogelbach for assignment, the team announced on Friday, June 14. Barger who

Toronto Blue Jays News / Last Word On Sports / April 30

Blue Jays Rookie Earns First MLB Hit

Blue Jays rookie Addison Barger was recently called up to the majors, and on Monday evening, he earned his first MLB hit. When outfielder Kevin Kiermaier went on the IL, Barger got his opportunity to be called up to the majors, and he made the most of it right away.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Just Baseball / April 25

Top-100 Prospect Addison Barger Debuts for the Blue Jays

Addison Barger hit .444 with a 215 wRC+ in spring training this year. He hit .314 with a 163 wRC+ at Triple-A. Now, he’s ready to prove what he can do at the highest level.