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Addison Barger has been recalled from Triple-A and will make his MLB debut on Wednesday. After mashing Triple-A pitching to begin the season, is worth an add for his production in the power, batting average, and walks departments. Read his fantasy baseball waiver wire analysis and outlook.
BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues
ROSTERED IN: 2% of Leagues
ANALYSIS: The Toronto Blue Jays have promoted infield/outfield prospect Addison Barger to make his big-league debut after he demolished Triple-A pitching to begin his 2024 season. He takes the roster spot of outfielder Kevin Kiermaier who was placed on the 10-day injured list with left hip flexor inflammation. Barger is hitting eighth and manning left field in his MLB debut Wednesday against the Royals.
The 24-year-old sure earned his promotion. Barger has mashed to a .314 average with three homers, 10 doubles, a massive 16.5% BB%, and a 1.021 OPS across 19 games with Triple-A Buffalo. That's six home runs in just 27 games with Buffalo between the 2023 and 2024 seasons.
ROSTER MOVES:
🔹 OF Kevin Kiermaier (Left Hip Flexor Inflammation) placed on 10-day IL
🔹 UTIL Addison Barger recalled from Triple-A and will make his @MLB debut tonight wearing Number 47 pic.twitter.com/um4Gd0DhRS
— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) April 24, 2024
He doesn't provide speed but the power and patience are real with a hefty track record of both in his minor-league career. You may remember a similar situation with a Jays infield/outfield prospect in Davis Schneider last season in which he mashed at Triple-A, got promoted, and became a lineup regular as perhaps the team's best offensive player down the stretch.
Obviously, there are no guarantees with Barger but if he can provide anything close to his Triple-A production in his big-league opportunity, the Jays will be forced to keep him up. He's worth an add in at least 15-team leagues as a high-upside prospect.
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