The Blue Jays will be without Addison Barger once again after the outfielder was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday with right elbow inflammation. The move comes just two days after he returned from an IL stint with an ankle injury.
It was one of a series of moves Toronto made Monday. The team also recalled outfielder Yohendrick Piñango from Triple-A and selected right-hander Yariel Rodríguez to the big league roster. Additionally, left-handed pitcher Eric Lauer was designated for assignment.
Barger's latest IL stint is yet another blow for the Blue Jays, who have dealt with injuries to key players all season. He was a big part of their AL pennant-winning team last season, clubbing 21 homers in the regular season and batting .480 with a homer and five RBIs in the World Series against the Dodgers.
Though Barger is just 1-for-22 (.045) at the plate this season, he's helped the team in other ways. On Saturday, he uncorked a 101.2 mph throw from right field -- the fastest in MLB this season -- to nail the Angels' Jorge Soler at the plate after he attempted to score on a would-be sac fly.
“I was pretty happy. It’s so much fun. Throwing the ball from the outfield is one of my favorite parts of the game,” Barger said after the game. “Any time I get the chance, I’m really excited.”
Taking his place on the roster is Piñango, who rejoins the big league club after batting .423 with a .906 OPS in 10 games earlier in the season. He was batting .288 with three homers and an .858 OPS for Triple-A Buffalo.
Lauer allowed six runs, including three homers, over five innings while pitching as the "bulk guy" out of the bullpen on Sunday. He's gone 1-5 with a 6.69 ERA in eight games (six starts) this season. Rodríguez, who appeared in 66 games for Toronto during the 2025 season, has posted a 2.63 ERA for Triple-A Buffalo in '26.