Addison Barger May Need Offseason Surgery
1 year agoToronto Blue Jays infield prospect Addison Barger (elbow) returned to Triple-A Buffalo on June 21 and has a home run, three doubles and seven walks in 12 games for the Bisons since then, but he may require offseason elbow surgery. He's played in eight games in the field since returning from his injury -- three at shortstop and five at third base. Barger, ranked by MLB Pipeline as the team's No. 6 prospect, has hit only .226/.329/.331 with two home runs, seven doubles, 14 RBI and 15 runs scored in 32 games for Buffalo this year, but he could be battling with fellow prospect Orelvis Martinez for the third base job in the future if Matt Chapman departs via free agency this winter. The 23-year-old left-handed hitter had a breakout season in 2022 that saw him hit 26 home runs with a .308 average at three minor-league levels.
Source: Sportsnet.ca - Shi Davidi
Source: Sportsnet.ca - Shi Davidi