Blue Jays Place Addison Barger on Injured List, Recall Corbin

The Toronto Blue Jays announced a series of roster adjustments on April 7, 2026, as the team continues to navigate a challenging start to the season marked by injuries to key players. The most significant move involves infielder/outfielder Addison Barger, who has been placed on the 10-day injured list retroactive to April 6.

Barger’s placement on the injured list stems from a left ankle sprain. According to reports from MLB.com and Sportsnet, Barger sustained injuries to both ankles during the same play in a game against the Chicago White Sox on April 6, though the left ankle sprain is the primary reason for his current absence.

The move comes during a difficult stretch for the 26-year-old Barger. Following a breakout 2025 season where he recorded a .756 OPS and 21 home runs across 135 games, Barger has struggled in the early stages of the 2026 campaign. In eight games, he has posted a .053 batting average with a .174 on-base percentage and a .105 slugging percentage, contributing two RBI.

Roster Additions and Departures

To fill the voids created by these moves, the Blue Jays recalled two players to the active roster on April 7. Infielder Tyler Fitzgerald has been recalled from Triple-A Buffalo and left-handed pitcher Patrick Corbin has been recalled from Single-A Dunedin.

Fitzgerald, 28, joins the team after being acquired in a trade with the San Francisco Giants over the weekend. During the 2025 season, Fitzgerald appeared in 72 games for the Giants, hitting .217 with four home runs, 10 doubles, a triple, and 14 RBIs. He also contributed nine stolen bases and seven defensive runs saved while playing second base.

Patrick Corbin is joining the rotation as the team deals with ongoing pitching instability. Corbin was scheduled to arrive in Toronto on April 8 and is expected to make his first start on Friday, April 11.

The roster moves also included the departure of left-hander Josh Fleming, who has been designated for assignment. Fleming had recently been added to the roster after the team designated Voth for assignment. In his most recent appearance, Fleming pitched three innings and allowed four earned runs during a 14-2 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Pitching Rotation Struggles

The addition of Corbin is a necessity for a rotation currently plagued by health issues. Manager John Schneider revealed that Cody Ponce will miss at least six months of action following surgery on a sprained ACL, leaving a significant gap in the pitching staff.

Further concerns surround Max Scherzer, who started the game on April 6 but was pulled after only two innings due to right forearm tendinitis. While it remains possible that Scherzer will be healthy enough for his next scheduled start, his early exit contributed to the team’s recent struggles.

The Blue Jays enter their next contest with a 4-6 record and are currently attempting to snap a five-game losing streak. Their next game is scheduled for April 7 at 7:00 PM ET against the Los Angeles Dodgers, who hold an 8-2 record and will be led by right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto.

Summary of Roster Changes

• Addison Barger: Placed on 10-day IL (left ankle sprain), retroactive to April 6.
• Patrick Corbin: Recalled from Single-A; expected to start Friday, April 11.
• Tyler Fitzgerald: Recalled from Triple-A; active as of April 7.
• Josh Fleming: Designated for assignment.
• Cody Ponce: Sidelined for at least six months following ACL surgery.