Alejandro Kirk Having X-Rays on his Thumb
Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk (thumb) is going for X-rays on his thumb, manager John Schneider told Mitch Bannon of The Athletic. If the Blue Jays need another catcher, it's likely to be Brandon Valenzuela. Kirk left Friday's game early against the Chicago White Sox after he was hit in the left thumb by a foul tip behind the plate. Before leaving, he went 1-for-4 with a double and an RBI. The injury occurred in the bottom of the 10th inning. The 27-year-old came into Friday's game struggling in the early portion of the 2026 season, going 2-for-16 (.125) with a solo home run and two runs scored in the first four games. For now, fantasy managers should consider Kirk day-to-day and check back on Saturday to see if he's available to return to action. Tyler Heineman is the only other catcher on Toronto's big-league roster, so he'll likely get the start on Saturday behind the dish if Kirk is unavailable to play.
Source: The Athletic - Mitch Bannon
Source: The Athletic - Mitch Bannon
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