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Addison Barger of the Blue Jays Escapes Serious Injury in Tuesday's Game

Addison Barger of the Blue Jays Escapes Serious Injury in Tuesday’s Game

September 4, 2024

In a season plagued by injuries, the Toronto Blue Jays seem to have dodged a big one with Addison Barger.

The Toronto utility man has reportedly avoided a major injury, Sportsnet’s Arden Zwelling and Shi Davidi reported ahead of Wednesday’s tilt against the Philadelphia Phillies.

Barger was injured during the seventh inning of Tuesday night’s game against the Phillies, exiting the outing with what the team called left knee discomfort.

According to Zwelling, the 24-year-old started feeling the discomfort after making a double play in the fourth inning and the pain worsened as the game went on.

After the game, Barger was unsure as to whether or not he was going to get medical imaging, but Davidi reported that the Blue Jays opted to forgo it as swelling in the knee went down on its own.

Davidi added that there’s a chance Barger may be available to the Blue Jays in a reduced role on Wednesday.

Barger is currently putting up .211/.247/.410 batting splits with seven home runs and 26 RBIs in 171 plate appearances for the club this season.

In a scary moment during Tuesday’s game between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Baltimore Orioles, infielder Addison Barger narrowly escaped a serious injury after being hit by a pitch. The incident occurred in the fourth inning when Barger was struck on the hand by a fastball from Orioles pitcher John Means.

Initial fears were that Barger may have suffered a broken bone or other significant injury, but fortunately, X-rays revealed no fractures or structural damage. The team announced that Barger had sustained a contusion and would be listed as day-to-day.

The 21-year-old rookie has been a bright spot for the Blue Jays this season, showcasing his versatility in the infield and providing solid defense. Barger was called up from the minor leagues earlier in the year and has quickly made an impact with his play.

After the game, Barger expressed relief that the injury was not more serious and thanked the team’s medical staff for their quick response. He also reassured fans that he would do everything possible to get back on the field as soon as possible.

Injuries are an unfortunate part of sports, but it is always a relief when they turn out to be less severe than initially feared. The Blue Jays will be monitoring Barger’s progress closely in the coming days, but for now, it appears that he has dodged a major bullet and will be back in action before long.