"Barger has seen limited action in 2026, and when he has been in the lineup, he has struggled. The 26-year-old outfielder has only appeared in eight games this season, getting 19 plate appearances and only one hit. This is a stark contrast to last season, when he established himself as a key offensive contributor."
"Thankfully, the rehabbing outfielder seems to be finding his stride after hitting a home run in his first game with the Dunedin Blue Jays before hitting another in just three rehab games. That's 2 homers for Barger in 3 rehab games."
"Barger last season was used as a utility player who could play both third base and in the outfield. Now with Kazuma Okamoto primarily playing third base, Barger will likely have to slide into the outfield full-time - which is where he played most of the spring."
The Toronto Blue Jays face roster complications with Addison Barger's return from a left ankle sprain on Friday against the Los Angeles Angels. Barger has struggled in limited 2026 action with only one hit in 19 plate appearances across eight games, contrasting sharply with his 2025 performance of .243 average, 21 home runs, and 74 RBIs. During rehabilitation with the Dunedin Blue Jays, Barger hit two home runs in three games, demonstrating renewed offensive potential. His return requires the front office to remove a player from the roster, with Yohendrick Piñango and Davis Schneider as likely candidates due to their minor league options. Barger's positional flexibility between third base and outfield adds complexity to lineup decisions.
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