Blue Jays' Addison Barger injures both ankles in loss to White Sox

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The Toronto Blue Jays suffered another blow to their roster as outfielder Addison Barger exited Sunday's 3-0 loss to the Chicago White Sox with bilateral ankle discomfort. Barger was removed from the game in the sixth inning after appearing to injure himself while trying to beat out a ground ball in the third inning.

Why it matters

The Blue Jays have already placed several key players on the injured list, including catcher Alejandro Kirk and right-hander Cody Ponce. Barger's injury is the latest setback for a Toronto team that has dropped four straight games and now sits at 4-5 on the season.

The details

Barger stayed in the game after the awkward sequence and even took another at-bat in the sixth inning, flying out to center field before being pulled. Manager John Schneider expressed cautious optimism postgame, saying 'Hopefully he's all right. Hopefully it's just a day or two, or maybe not even a day.' The injury is the latest blow for Toronto, which has already placed several players on the injured list, including catcher Alejandro Kirk and right-hander Cody Ponce.

• Barger was removed from the game in the sixth inning on April 6, 2026.
• Barger appeared to injure himself while trying to beat out a ground ball in the third inning.

What they’re saying

What’s next

If Barger misses time, Toronto may turn to recent acquisition Tyler Fitzgerald or internal options such as Nathan Lukes or other Triple-A depth pieces. The Blue Jays now head home for a three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers starting Monday.