{"id":5353,"date":"2026-06-02T22:03:51","date_gmt":"2026-06-02T22:03:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sandiegorelocationnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/02\/blue-jays-john-schneider-makes-addison-barger-announcement\/"},"modified":"2026-06-02T22:03:51","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T22:03:51","slug":"blue-jays-john-schneider-makes-addison-barger-announcement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sandiegorelocationnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/02\/blue-jays-john-schneider-makes-addison-barger-announcement\/","title":{"rendered":"Blue Jays&#8217; John Schneider Makes Addison Barger Announcement"},"content":{"rendered":"<article><!-- --><!-- --><!-- WPS-5038 -- removed the script from WPS and added the placeholder for trinity player --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- CONTENT --><!--[--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Addison Barger has spent far more time at the club&#8217;s complex in Dunedin this season than anyone in the organization hoped. The 26-year-old entered 2026 coming off a breakout postseason in which he hit .367 with three home runs and nine RBIs, including the first pinch-hit grand slam in World Series history. Expectations were high that he would establish himself as one of the American League&#8217;s more dangerous bats over a full, healthy season.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/sandiegorelocationnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/02\/how-the-myles-garrett-trade-illustrates-the-difference-between-49ers-and-rams\/\">How the Myles Garrett trade illustrates the difference between 49ers and Rams<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Instead, his year has been defined by setbacks. After suffering a left ankle sprain on April 5 when he landed awkwardly at first base, Barger missed over a month. He was activated on May 10, only to be scratched the next day with right elbow soreness that later developed into inflammation, sending him back to the injured list.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>His recovery has been slow but progressive. But on Tuesday, the Blue Jays finally provided a positive update on his recovery. According to manager John Schneider, Barger has progressed to hitting and throwing at the Dunedin complex. It&#8217;s the first time he has done either since the elbow issue flared up in May (h\/t Sportsnet&#8217;s Arden Zwelling)<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>While this marks real progress, there are still some checkpoints to be ticked before Barger finally returns to the lineup.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/sandiegorelocationnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/02\/reports-steelers-lb-nick-herbig-gets-100m-extension\/\">Reports: Steelers LB Nick Herbig gets $100M extension<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>At the Blue Jays complex in Dunedin, Fla., Addison Barger (elbow) has progressed to hitting and throwing, while Lenyn Sosa (wrist) is beginning a hitting progression<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Arden Zwelling (@ArdenZwelling) June 2, 2026<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Barger will need to advance to live batting practice, followed by a minor league rehab assignment before a return to the majors becomes realistic. A conservative timeline points to a potential return in mid-to-late June.<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, the Blue Jays (29-31) will look to bounce back from two disappointing losses on Tuesday when they face the Atlanta Braves (40-20), the hottest team in MLB right now.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/sandiegorelocationnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/02\/fix-50-work-to-close-highway-99-50-interchange-through-weekend-what-to-know\/\">\u2018Fix 50\u2019 work to close Highway 99\/50 interchange through weekend. What to know<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: Blue Jays Make Alejandro Kirk Decision Ahead of Braves Game<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p><i>Copyright 2026 The Arena Group, Inc. 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