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Daulton Varsho Still Out With Wrist Injury
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho (wrist) remains out of the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the division-rival Baltimore Orioles due to a wrist injury, per MLB.com. Myles Straw will make another start in center field and will bat ninth for Toronto against O's right-hander Shane Baz. Varsho injured his left wrist in Friday's contest at the Rogers Centre and will miss a second straight game with the injury. It remains to be seen if the 29-year-old's injury is serious enough to send him to the injured list. His next chance to return to the field will be for Monday's series opener at home against the visiting Philadelphia Phillies. Varsho provides great defense in center field for the Jays, but he's mostly been a disappointment at the plate so far in 2026, slashing .256/.331/.408 with a .738 OPS, five home runs, 17 RBI, 26 runs scored, and four stolen bases in 62 games across 236 plate appearances. He has also gone just 7-for-41 (.171) with two doubles, a triple, four runs, seven walks, and nine strikeouts in his last 14 games since May 22.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Daulton Varsho Out on Saturday With Wrist Injury
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho (wrist) is out of the starting nine for Saturday's tilt at home against the division-rival Baltimore Orioles after he left Friday's game early with inflammation in his left wrist, per MLB.com. Myles Straw will start in center field in his place and bat in the nine-hole versus Orioles right-hander Kyle Bradish. Varsho is considered day-to-day for now, and fantasy managers will want to check back in on Sunday to see if he's available for the series finale at the Rogers Centre. The 29-year-old left-handed-hitting center fielder comes into Saturday's action with a very modest .256/.331/.408 slash line, .738 OPS, five home runs, 17 RBI, 26 runs scored, and four stolen bases in 61 games across 236 plate appearances in his fourth year in Toronto. Varsho has been cold at the plate recently, going just 7-for-41 (.171) with two doubles, a triple, one RBI, four runs scored, seven walks, and nine strikeouts in his last 13 games since May 22. Fantasy managers will want to avoid Straw in the nine-hole in DFS formats.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Daulton Varsho Pulled With Wrist Injury
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho (wrist) was forced to make an early exit from Friday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. Varsho appeared to have aggravated his wrist during his first at-bat of the game. The expectation is that he'll likely undergo further testing to determine the severity of the injury. The 29-year-old was hitless in his lone plate appearance of the game. For now, fantasy managers should consider Varsho as day-to-day until further notice. Yohendrick Pinango and Myles Straw are candidates to see increased playing time if Varsho sits out. Between the two, Pinango is the better streaming option, assuming Varsho misses time. UPDATE: X-rays came back negative after the game, and manager John Schneider said that Varsho has been dealing with inflammation in his left wrist over the last couple of games, according to MLB.com's Keegan Matheson.
Source: Keegan Matheson
Source: Keegan Matheson
Jesus Sanchez Exits Due to Wrist Contusion
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Jesus Sanchez (wrist) was removed early during Sunday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. Sanchez appeared to be talking to someone in the right field seats during a mound visit in the sixth inning. There seemed to be some miscommunication, and they threw the ball at Sanchez, assuming they were playing catch. The ball hit Sanchez in the wrist area and forced him to exit the game. The X-rays came back negative for any fractures, so Sanchez should be considered day-to-day. Before leaving, Sanchez was 1-for-2 at the plate with a single. Yohendrick Pinango took over in right field for Sanchez, and could see more playing time if Sanchez misses a few games.
Source: Arden Zwelling
Source: Arden Zwelling
Addison Barger Likely to Resume Throwing on Thursday
Toronto Blue Jays third baseman/outfielder Addison Barger (elbow) is going to start throwing "probably tomorrow," manager John Schneider told Mitch Bannon of The Athletic. Barger could now return quickly to the major-league roster after missing more than two weeks with right-elbow inflammation. It's unclear at this time if the Blue Jays will require Barger to go on a minor-league rehab assignment before he's officially reinstated from the 10-day injured list. The left-handed-hitting outfielder has also missed time in 2026 due to injuries to both of his ankles, which is why he has only appeared in nine games in his third big-league season. The 26-year-old former sixth-rounder in 2018 slashed .243/.301/.454 with a .756 OPS, 21 home runs, 74 RBI, and four stolen bases in 135 regular-season games last year in his first full season in the majors. Barger doesn't have incredible plate or on-base skills as a hitter, but he has decent power and can produce runs for fantasy managers in points leagues when he's healthy. He should play regularly against right-handed pitchers when he comes off the IL, possibly in early June.
Source: The Athletic - Mitch Bannon
Source: The Athletic - Mitch Bannon
Addison Barger a "Couple Days Away" From Throwing
Toronto Blue Jays third baseman/outfielder Addison Barger (elbow) is "probably still a couple days away from starting throwing," manager John Schneider told Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet. "It's been a little slower with him." It's been an injury-plagued 2026 campaign for Barger so far this year, as this is the second time he's been on the 10-day injured list. The 26-year-old left-handed hitter has only played in nine games to this point and has gone 1-for-22 with a double, two RBI, five walks, and seven strikeouts. Barger has been out for two-plus weeks with right-elbow inflammation and will most likely require a short minor-league rehab assignment before rejoining the big-league squad in June. In his first full season in Toronto in 2025, Barger slashed .243/.301/.454 with a .756 OPS, 21 home runs, 74 RBI, 61 runs, and four steals in 135 regular-season games. He was a postseason hero as well and helped guide the team to the World Series. Barger is currently rostered in just 23% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: Sportsnet - Ben Nicholson-Smith
Source: Sportsnet - Ben Nicholson-Smith
Addison Barger to Resume Baseball Activities on Sunday
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Addison Barger (elbow) is set to resume baseball activities on Sunday at Rogers Centre in Toronto. The 26-year-old has been on the Injured List since May 11 with right elbow inflammation, only days after returning from a separate ankle injury. The belief is that he is nearly ready to ramp up his rehab, beginning with throwing and hitting on Sunday. If that goes smoothly, he could quickly progress forward before embarking on another rehab assignment. He is looking to build off last season's breakout, when he hit 21 home runs over 135 games played. Unfortunately for him, he has managed just one hit in 28 plate appearances this season. Health and consistent playing time will undoubtedly help him prove that he can be a worthy addition to an inconsistent Blue Jays offense.
Source: Arden Zwelling
Source: Arden Zwelling
Addison Barger a Sneaky Waiver-Wire Target After IL Stint?
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Addison Barger (elbow) is currently on the injured list with right elbow inflammation, but he could be an intriguing waiver wire target once he's activated back to the 26-man roster. Barger has played in just nine games this season and is off to a putrid start, going 1-for-22 with zero home runs, two RBI, five walks, and seven strikeouts. The poor results at the plate were likely caused by his injury issues; he missed a month earlier this season with an ankle injury, and now, he has a right elbow problem. Assuming this second IL stint allows him to shake off the injury bug and return at 100%, there's a strong chance that he'll produce better results at the plate. Theoretically, he could get back to his 2025 form, which included a .243/.301/.454 slash line with 21 home runs and 107 wRC+. Managers should consider stashing Barger now, so that they can reap the potential rewards when he returns. Then, even if he does continue to struggle after clearing the injury hurdle, managers can drop him -- no harm, no foul. There's minimal risk and plenty of upside in adding Barger off the waiver wire while he's still injured.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Addison Barger Goes Back on Injured List With Elbow Inflammation
The Toronto Blue Jays announced on Monday that they placed infielder/outfielder Addison Barger (elbow) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to May 10) with right-elbow inflammation and recalled outfielder Yohendrick Pinango from Triple-A Buffalo in a corresponding move. Barger had just returned on Saturday from an IL stint due to injuries to both of his ankles, but he ended up playing in just one game over the weekend before suffering an elbow injury. It's unclear what the severity of Barger's new injury is, but he's obviously been a big disappointment early in 2026 due to the injury bug. In just nine games played, he's hit .045 (1-for-22) with a double, two RBI, two runs scored, five walks, and seven strikeouts. Barger isn't a must-hold in mixed fantasy baseball leagues, and he's currently rostered in just 26% of Yahoo leagues. Pinango, a 24-year-old Venezuelan outfielder, is in his first MLB season. He got off to a good start in his first 10 games with Toronto, going 11-for-26 (.423) with four RBI and a run scored, and he'll now get another chance to prove himself in the Jays' outfield. UPDATE: Barger's MRI exam didn't show any structural damage in his elbow, per manager John Schneider.
Source: Toronto Blue Jays
Source: Toronto Blue Jays
Addison Barger Scratched From Sunday's Lineup Due to Elbow Soreness
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Addison Barger (elbow) has been scratched from the lineup for his team's game on Sunday against the Los Angeles Angels due to right elbow soreness. Barger was originally slated to lead off and play right field. The 26-year-old was recently activated from the 10-day injured list on Saturday after missing over a month with a sprained ankle. Barger has just one hit in 28 plate appearances so far this season and could now be facing another trip to the injured list. Blue Jays outfielder Myles Straw is replacing Barger in the team's lineup on Sunday and would likely see an increase in playing time if Barger ends up missing extended time.
Source: Toronto Blue Jays
Source: Toronto Blue Jays
