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Blue Jays' Addison Barger To Have Season-Ending Elbow Surgery

Surgery type will determine whether his recovery reaches into 2027.

Apr 3, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Toronto Blue Jays right fielder Addison Barger (47) runs to score against the Chicago White Sox during the second inning at Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
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Toronto Blue Jays' Addison Barger stands on the field for a pre-game ceremony before MLB baseball action against the Los Angeles Angels in Toronto on Saturday, May 9, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
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Overview

  • Barger is scheduled for right-elbow surgery on Monday, July 27, with Dr. Keith Meister set to perform the procedure and the Blue Jays confirming he will miss the remainder of the 2026 season.
  • The team and surgeon must decide between a full Tommy John operation or an internal brace procedure because the choice will set a different rehab timeline.
  • A full Tommy John would likely push Barger’s return toward or past the start of 2027 while an internal brace could shorten recovery to roughly six months.
  • Barger aggravated a long-running elbow issue after a 101.2-mph outfield throw on May 9 and he played only nine games this year after a 2025 breakout season that included 21 homers and 74 RBIs.
  • Toronto has already added outfield depth by claiming Rudy Martin Jr. off waivers as the club weighs roster moves ahead of the trade deadline and manages broader injury challenges.