Alejandro Kirk Placed on 10-Day Injured List With Thumb Fracture
The Toronto Blue Jays placed catcher Alejandro Kirk (thumb) on the 10-day injured list on Saturday with a left-thumb fracture and recalled catcher Brandon Valenzuela from the Triple-A Buffalo in a corresponding move, according to Hazel Mae of Sportsnet. Kirk suffered the injury in the 10th inning of Friday's game when he took a foul tip off his thumb while behind the plate on defense. It's unclear exactly how long the 27-year-old backstop will be out, but fantasy managers shouldn't be surprised at all if it's an extended absence well beyond 10 days. In the meantime, the Blue Jays will use Tyler Heineman as their primary backstop, with Valenzuela and Reese McGuire providing insurance at the position. Kirk is not only hurt early in 2026, but he was struggling at the plate in a small sample size of five games, going 3-for-20 (.150) with a homer, two RBI, two walks, and two strikeouts in his 22 plate appearances to begin his seventh year in the majors.
Source: Sportsnet - Hazel Mae
Source: Sportsnet - Hazel Mae
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