Blue Jays announce Addison Barger undergoes elbow surgery ahead of Nationals series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 12:53 AM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
The Toronto Blue Jays revealed that outfielder Addison Barger underwent elbow surgery on July 27 before their series against the Washington Nationals. Manager John Schneider noted that Barger is expected to return to full baseball activities before Spring Training in 2027, following a successful repair procedure. The Blue Jays, currently last in the AL East and 5.5 games out of a wild card spot, opened the second half of the season with three series losses. Barger's recovery timeline has been reduced to six months due to the type of surgery he received. He had a limited appearance this season after a strong postseason performance in 2025.
- •Addison Barger underwent elbow surgery on July 27.
- •Barger is expected to return to full activities before Spring Training 2027.
- •The Blue Jays begin a three-game series against the Nationals on July 27.
- •Toronto currently sits in last place in the AL East.
- •Barger had a strong postseason performance in 2025 but has struggled in 2026.
- 12:53 AMYahoo Sports — Blue Jays Announce Breaking Addison Barger Injury News Ahead of Nationals Game
"After winning the American League Championship Series last season, the Toronto Blue Jays sit in last place in the AL East and 5.5 games out of a wild card spot. They dropped the first three series to begin the second half of the season.On Monday, July 27, the Blue Jays begin a three-game series against […] The post Blue Jays Announce Breaking Addison Barger Injury News Ahead of Nationals Game appeared first on HEAVY.
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