Blue Jays address Addison Barger injury recovery after rehab plan shift
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider confirmed that Addison Barger’s recent return to Toronto was not due to a setback in his recovery from injury. Barger has been dealing with soreness while rehabbing from right elbow inflammation. His scheduled rehab assignment was canceled, but Schneider emphasized the importance of evaluating Barger in person. The team intends to proceed cautiously, as Barger is a key player for their postseason hopes. He is expected to require about a week of rehab games before potentially rejoining the active roster in early July.
- •Barger has been sidelined since mid-May with right elbow inflammation.
- •Schneider reassured there is no setback in Barger’s recovery.
- •Barger will need about a week of rehab games before returning.
- •Blue Jays are focused on both Barger’s health and competitive readiness.
- •The team has struggled with injuries while aiming for playoff contention.
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Blue Jays Address No Injury ‘Setback’ After Surprising Addison Barger Move
"Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider revealed a lingering “soreness” after Addison Barger made an abrupt appearance.
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