Blue Jays' Addison Barger: Out of walking boot - CBS Sports
Blue Jays' Addison Barger: Out of walking boot
www.cbssports.comHere’s the latest on Addison Barger’s injury based on recent reports.
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Injury status: Barger exited a game with bilateral ankle discomfort in early April and was listed as day-to-day, with optimism he’d miss only a short period . Subsequent updates described him progressing, including starting to run and being considered for a minimal stay on the injured list, though the timeline varied by report. Overall, teams indicated he was trending in the right direction but not yet fully back to action as of mid-April.[4][5][6]
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Expected return timeline: Early reports suggested a quick return, potentially by the next week, but some updates emphasized cautious optimism and a possible return before the Jays’ next homestand or after a brief IL stint. By mid-April, there was a reasonable expectation of a short IL stay or direct activation into a limited role upon clearance.[1][2][3][6]
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Impact on the team: The Blue Jays needed to cover the corner outfield spot during his absence, with some pieces like Jesus Sanchez stepping in and organizational plans potentially adjusting once Barger was cleared to run and play regularly. Manager comments repeatedly stressed careful monitoring to avoid a longer injury.[3][6]
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Current status (as of late April 2026): Reports indicate he had moved out of a walking boot and was progressing toward return, with ongoing monitoring of ankle healing. There was ongoing chatter about lineup adjustments if he wasn’t ready to return immediately, but the tone remained hopeful for a timely return.[5][6]
Illustration (example scenario)
- If Barger returns to the lineup by late April, he could restart at a reduced workload (DH or spot outfield duties) before resuming full duties, mirroring common MLB recovery patterns for bilateral ankle sprains.
Would you like me to pull the very latest single-source update or provide a concise timeline with dates and expected clearance milestones? I can also summarize how this injury affected the Blue Jays’ early-season lineup.
Citations:
- Injury downplayed and day-to-day timeline[2][1]
- Departs with ankle issues and day-to-day outlook[3]
- Progression to running and potential short IL stint[4]
- Updates on running boot status and return expectations[6]