Blue Jays' Addison Barger to undergo season-ending elbow surgery
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 12:49 AM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
The Toronto Blue Jays announced that Addison Barger's season is over due to elbow surgery scheduled for Monday. The nature of the procedure is unclear, as it could either involve Tommy John surgery or an internal brace, which would determine his recovery timeline. Barger played only nine games in the current season, a significant departure from his breakout 2025 campaign, where he hit 21 home runs. The Blue Jays' 2026 season has been challenging, raising discussions about potential trades as the team faces ongoing injuries and a declining record.
- •Addison Barger will have elbow surgery on Monday.
- •The type of surgery may require either 5 or 9 months recovery.
- •Barger only played nine games in the 2026 season.
- •He had a strong 2025 season with 21 home runs.
- •Blue Jays are struggling with injuries and might consider trades.
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