Blue Jays' Alejandro Kirk: Grabbing seat Wednesday
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Kirk is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game in Colorado.
Kirk started at catcher in each of the last three games after returning from the 7-day injured list, so he'll get some rest during Wednesday's matinee. Tyler Heineman will be behind the dish and bat eighth as Toronto goes for the sweep.
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Blue Jays' Alejandro Kirk: Comes off 7-day IL
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The Blue Jays reinstated Kirk (concussion) from the 7-day injured list Sunday. He'll start at catcher and bat sixth against the Royals.
The backstop had a minimum-length stay on the shelf after being struck on the facemask by a foul tip last weekend. The 26-year-old Kirk will step back in as Toronto's No. 1 backstop after slashing .304/.361/.413 with seven home runs, 47 RBI and 27 runs over 88 games prior to landing on the IL.
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Blue Jays' Alejandro Kirk: Tracking toward return Sunday
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Kirk (concussion) is tentatively on track to play a rehab game with Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday before being activated from the 7-day injured list Sunday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
Kirk was diagnosed with a concussion after taking a foul tip off the mask in a game this past weekend. However, he has recovered well since then, and as long as he keeps progressing well, he'll be in line for a minimum-length absence. Tyler Heineman has been handling the primary catching duties for the Blue Jays since Kirk went down.
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Blue Jays' Alejandro Kirk: Goes on concussion IL
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The Blue Jays placed Kirk on the 7-day injured list Sunday after he was diagnosed with a concussion.
After being struck in the catcher's mask by a foul tip in the third inning Saturday, Kirk was pulled from the contest and sent in for further evaluation. With tests confirming a concussion, he won't be eligible to return until at least Aug. 3, though fantasy managers shouldn't be surprised if Kirk needs more than a week to exit the concussion protocol. Ali Sanchez was called up from Triple-A Buffalo to provide the Blue Jays with another option behind the plate, but Tyler Heineman will handle starting duties in Kirk's absence.
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Blue Jays' Alejandro Kirk: Being evaluated for concussion
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Kirk is undergoing tests to determine if he has a concussion after he took a foul tip off his mask Saturday versus Detroit, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Kirk initially remained behind the plate after being dinged by the foul tip, but he was pulled for a pinch hitter in the following frame. Should Kirk need to miss any games moving forward, Tyler Heineman figures to step in as Toronto's starting backstop.
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Blue Jays' Alejandro Kirk: Exits early Saturday
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Kirk (undisclosed) was removed from Saturday's game against Detroit after taking a foul tip off his mask in the third inning, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
Kirk initially remained in the game on defense after taking the foul tip, but he was removed for a pinch hitter in the following frame. The Blue Jays will presumably provide an update on the reason for Kirk's removal during or shortly after Saturday's contest. Tyler Heineman stepped behind the plate for the Blue Jays and would likely take over as the team's primary backstop if Kirk needs to miss additional time.
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Blue Jays' Alejandro Kirk: Taking seat Thursday
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Kirk isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against Detroit.
After going 6-for-19 with an RBI and two runs scored during Toronto's six-game homestand, Kirk will get a breather to begin the team's eight-game road trip. Tyler Heineman will fill in behind the plate and bat eighth for the Blue Jays.
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Blue Jays' Alejandro Kirk: Idle Saturday
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Kirk isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Giants.
Kirk will get a day off Saturday after going 2-for-4 while scoring a run in Friday's series opener. Tyler Heineman will catch instead for starter Eric Lauer and bat ninth.
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Blue Jays' Alejandro Kirk: Resting during day game
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Kirk is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's contest against the White Sox.
The Blue Jays and White Sox are wrapping up their series with a day game, so Kirk will get a breather after starting each of the last four contests. Tyler Heineman will step in at catcher and bat eighth as Toronto goes for its 11th straight victory.
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Blue Jays' Alejandro Kirk: On bench Friday
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Kirk is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Angels.
Kirk will get a well-deserved breather after starting all four games against the Yankees to begin the week, including making three starts at catcher. Tyler Heineman will step in behind the plate in place of Kirk, who is slashing a healthy .305/.358/.420 across 288 plate appearances so far this season.
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Blue Jays' Alejandro Kirk: Resting up Sunday
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Kirk is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox.
Kirk will get a breather for Sunday's matinee after he started behind the dish in the first two games of the series in Boston. Tyler Heineman will step in for Kirk at catcher.
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Blue Jays' Alejandro Kirk: Exiting starting nine
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Kirk is absent from the lineup for Thursday's contest in Cleveland.
Kirk started at catcher in each of the previous four games, so he's earned a day off for Thursday's matinee. Tyler Heineman will be behind the dish and bat eighth for the Blue Jays.
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Blue Jays' Alejandro Kirk: Another multi-hit game
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Kirk went 2-for-4 with two singles during Friday's 8-0 loss to Philadelphia.
The Blue Jays were limited to five hits in Friday's blowout, but Kirk managed to reach base twice on singles in the first and fourth frames. The 26-year-old catcher has four straight multi-hit games and has reached base safely in 12 consecutive contests. Over that span, Kirk has a 1.173 OPS with eight runs scored, four doubles, two home runs and 12 RBI across 54 plate appearances.
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Blue Jays' Alejandro Kirk: Offensive surge continues
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Kirk went 3-for-5 with a two-run home run and two additional runs scored in Tuesday's win over the Cardinals.
The 26-year-old backstop is enjoying his trip to St. Louis, homering in back-to-back contests to begin the series as part of a seven-hit barrage. Kirk has hit safely in six straight games and nine of his last 10, slashing a blistering .475/.511/.725 over the latter stretch with eight runs scored and 12 RBI.
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Blue Jays' Alejandro Kirk: Enjoys big day at plate
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Kirk went 4-for-5 with a home run, two doubles and two total RBI in Monday's 5-4, extra-inning win against St. Louis.
Kirk's nine total bases were a season high, and he tied a campaign-best mark with four hits. Among the knocks was an eighth-inning solo homer and a 10th-inning double that plated the winning run. Kirk is slashing a cool .316/.361/.421 on the campaign, and those marks have been buoyed by a hot nine-game stretch during which the backstop is batting .457 (16-for-35) with five extra-base hits, 10 RBI and just three strikeouts.
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Blue Jays' Alejandro Kirk: Not in Saturday's lineup
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Kirk is not in the Blue Jays' starting lineup against the Twins on Saturday.
Kirk will get a breather while Tyler Heineman starts behind home plate and bats ninth. Kirk has been hot at the plate and has gone 16-for-40 (.400) with eight RBI over his last 13 games.
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Blue Jays' Alejandro Kirk: Resting Saturday
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Kirk isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Athletics.
Kirk will get a chance to catch his breath Saturday after going 4-for-7 with three RBI, two runs scored and three walks through the first two games of the series. Ali Sanchez will replace him behind the dish and bat ninth.
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Blue Jays' Alejandro Kirk: Reaches base three times in win
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Kirk went 1-for-4 with two walks and two RBI in Friday's win over the A's.
The 26-year-old catcher hasn't produced an extra-base hit since May 14, but he's done an excellent job getting on base in the meantime. Over his last 12 games, Kirk is batting .387 (12-for-31) with nine walks against only one strikeout, giving him an eye-popping .500 OBP during that stretch.
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Blue Jays' Alejandro Kirk: Sitting down Wednesday
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Kirk isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against Texas.
Kirk will get a chance to rest during Wednesday's series finale after going 2-for-6 with an RBI through the first two games. Ali Sanchez will catch for starter Paxton Schultz instead and bat eighth.
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Blue Jays' Alejandro Kirk: Resting in series finale
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Kirk is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays.
Kirk will get a breather for the matinee contest after he had started behind the dish the last two days. After being called up from Triple-A Buffalo to replace the injured Tyler Heineman (concussion) on the roster, Ali Sanchez will get the nod at catcher Sunday.
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