Blue Jays' Addison Barger: Departs with ankle issues - CBS Sports
Blue Jays' Addison Barger: Departs with ankle issues
www.cbssports.comHere are the latest updates on Addison Barger’s injury:
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As of early April 2026, Barger left a game with bilateral ankle discomfort and was subsequently placed on the injured list with a left ankle sprain, with an initial timeline suggesting a return around mid-April. This move was publicly announced by the Blue Jays ahead of their game against the Dodgers. [source: April 6, 2026 reports and team announcements][2][3]
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Early in the week, manager John Schneider indicated Barger was “trending in the right direction” but did not rule out a stint on the injured list, keeping him day-to-day as tests and evaluations continued. This suggested uncertainty about a quick return.[5]
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Further updates over the following days reinforced that while there was gradual improvement, the team faced the possibility of a longer absence, with the left ankle sprain remaining the working diagnosis and IL placement still a real possibility.[4][6]
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By mid-April, there were positive signals that Barger could resume running and potentially return to action within the following weekend, but exact timing remained contingent on his progression and medical assessments.[7]
Brief recap
- Injury: Bilateral ankle discomfort initially, later diagnosed as a left ankle sprain.
- Status: On the 10-day injured list with a return window around mid-April, though timing remained fluid.
- Outlook: Some positive trends reported, but full clearance depended on symptom improvement and running progression.[2][5][7]
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