Addison Barger's Stats, Metrics, Game Logs, Projections & Rankings

Toronto Blue Jays infielder Addison Barger (knee) is available off the bench ahead of Friday's game against the Atlanta Braves. This is good news considering Barger has been out of the lineup since Tuesday due to a lingering knee issue. The fact that Barger is available off the bench means that he should be back in the lineup within the next day or so. Barger has struggled throughout most of the season, but he has an .827 OPS and seven home runs since returning to the majors in late July. He figures to see regular at-bats down the stretch of the season once he's back to full health.

Toronto Blue Jays rookie outfielders Joey Loperfido and Addison Barger (knee) are both out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's series finale at Rogers Centre against the Philadelphia Phillies. Davis Schneider is in left field and batting eighth, and catcher Alejandro Kirk is serving as the designated hitter and is batting cleanup against Phillies left-hander Cristopher Sanchez. Loperfido hasn't been afforded regular playing time since joining the team at the trade deadline and has hit just .198 (18-for-91) with two homers and six RBI in his 27 games with Toronto. Barger homered on Tuesday but also left the contest early with a left- knee injury, so he should be considered day-to-day. With the Blue Jays having Thursday off, the hope is that the 24-year-old Barger can return for the series opener on Friday in Atlanta against the Braves.

Toronto Blue Jays rookie third baseman Addison Barger went 2-for-4 in Friday's 5-4 win over the Angels, including a walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth. Joey Loperfido had hit a home run just before Barger to knot the score at four apiece. The performance was a bright spot in what has otherwise been a struggle for the 24-year-old in his first season in the big leagues, as this was his first multi-hit game since July 31, having slashed .149/.184/.362 in August in just 47 at-bats. He has collected a hit in four of his last six games though (6-for-25), so perhaps he's building some momentum to finish off the season strong. If he were to get hot, the former sixth-round pick is eligible at 3B, SS, and OF, and is available in nearly all Yahoo leagues.

Toronto Blue Jays infielder/outfielder Addison Barger continued his hot stretch with a double and two RBI in Tuesday's game against Baltimore. Barger has recorded a hit in six of his last seven games with two multi-hit efforts and 10 RBI during that stretch. The 24-year-old has turned up the production recently and has raised his slash line to .200/.236/.577 in 29 games (85 at-bats) with the Blue Jays this season. Barger could be worth a pickup to see if he continues to build on his recent success. With some position versatility, qualifying at third base and outfield, he could be a nice addition to fantasy rosters down the stretch.

The Toronto Blue Jays recalled outfield prospect Addison Barger from Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday and placed shortstop Bo Bichette (calf) on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move with a calf strain. Barger, 24, is ranked by MLB Pipeline as the team's No. 6 prospect. He didn't fare well in his first 20 major-league contests earlier this year with Toronto, going 9-for-60 (.150) with two doubles, four RBI, two walks and 18 strikeouts in 63 plate appearances, but he could get more run this time around with Bichette back on the shelf. No. 5 prospect, Leo Jimenez, figures to see most of the work at the 6 in Bichette's stead, but Barger has the ability to play both the infield and outfield. The left-handed hitter has hit .260 (53-for-204) with nine homers, 38 RBI and four steals in 57 games for the Bisons this year