Addison Barger undergoes season-ending elbow surgery
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 10:19 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Addison Barger will have season-ending elbow surgery. The procedure could involve Tommy John surgery or an internal brace. Barger had been experiencing discomfort for some time, exacerbated by a throw recorded at 101.2 mph on May 9th. Recovery is expected to last until the start of the 2027 season, with a potential delay if Tommy John surgery is required. Tonight’s game is set to start at 7:15, available only on Apple.
- •Barger will have either Tommy John or internal brace surgery.
- •Recovery could keep him out until the start of the 2027 season.
- •He has been dealing with elbow pain since May.
- •A notable throw on May 9th may have worsened his injury.
- •Tonight’s game against the Red Sox starts at 7:15 PM.
- 10:19 PMYahoo Sports — Barger To Have Season Ending Elbow Surgery
"I remember, when I was young and playing sports, the parents, who we called coaches, said ‘give 110%’. Well, you can’t/shouldn’t do it all the time. You go all out, you are likely to injury something, Addison Barger is going to have season ending elbow surgery. He’ll either have Tommy John or an internal brace […]
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