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Blue Jays' Kirk Injured; Valenzuela Recalled to Replace

4/5/2026

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The Toronto Blue Jays placed All-Star catcher Alejandro Kirk on the 10-day injured list with a fractured left thumb after a foul tip struck his glove in a game against Chicago White Sox.
Kirk will undergo a consultation with a hand specialist to determine if surgery is necessary.
In Kirk's absence, the Toronto Blue Jays recall catcher Brandon Valenzuela from Triple-A Buffalo, and Tyler Heineman will be the primary catcher.

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The Toronto Blue Jays placed All-Star catcher Alejandro Kirk on the 10-day injured list with a fractured left thumb after a foul tip struck his glove in a game against Chicago White Sox.
Kirk will undergo a consultation with a hand specialist to determine if surgery is necessary.
In Kirk's absence, the Toronto Blue Jays recall catcher Brandon Valenzuela from Triple-A Buffalo, and Tyler Heineman will be the primary catcher.