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Blue Jays Catcher Alejandro Kirk to Undergo Thumb Surgery

4/7/2026

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Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk will undergo surgery on Tuesday for a fractured left thumb.
Kirk suffered the injury during a game against the Chicago White Sox on Friday.
He was placed on the 10-day injured list.
In his absence, Branon Valenzuela has been recalled from Triple-A.
The Blue Jays selected pitcher Josh Fleming for the Major League roster and designated Austin Voth for assignment.

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Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk will undergo surgery on Tuesday for a fractured left thumb.
Kirk suffered the injury during a game against the Chicago White Sox on Friday.
He was placed on the 10-day injured list.
In his absence, Branon Valenzuela has been recalled from Triple-A.
The Blue Jays selected pitcher Josh Fleming for the Major League roster and designated Austin Voth for assignment.