Alejandro Kirk Will Have Thumb Evaluated Monday
Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk (thumb) will be evaluated by a specialist on Monday, according to Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet. The specialist will provide a clear timeline for Kirk's return and advise whether he needs surgery. At a minimum, he'll miss 10 days after being placed on the injured list. Kirk suffered both a dislocation and a fracture in his thumb, the former of which has been repaired. He's off to a quiet start this season, slashing just .150/.227/.350 with one home run, two RBI, two walks, and two strikeouts through five games. He has continued to offer positive value on defense, though, amassing 0.4 framing runs so far. Tyler Heineman will step in as the Jays' primary backstop, and Brandon Valenzuela has been called up to occupy the No. 2 catcher role until Kirk is able to return.
Source: Ben Nicholson-Smith
Source: Ben Nicholson-Smith
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