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Barger Returns, Sets Fastest Statcast Assist in 14-1 Win

5/10/2026

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Summary

Barger Throws Assist

Addison Barger was scratched from the lineup because of right elbow soreness.
He returned Saturday after a month-long ankle sprain, went 0-for-3 with two walks and a run in a 14-1 win over the Los Angeles Angels.
He threw a 101.2 mph assist from right field to home plate, Blue Jays’ fastest Statcast-era assist.
Ernie Clement will lead off, Jesus Sanchez moves to right field, Myles Straw starts in left field.

Summary

Schneider Reshuffles

John Schneider reshuffled lineup, inserting Ernie Clement, Daulton Varsho, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Tyler Heineman, moving Jesús Sánchez to field and keeping Myles Straw left.
Addison Barger’s April 7 injury placed him on the injured list, where he said throwing from the outfield is a favorite part of baseball after his return.
John Schneider warned the club can patch a lineup for one game but cannot lose a player who adds arm.

History

Historical Context

In 1974 Dr. Frank Jobe performed the first ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction on Dodgers pitcher Tommy John, allowing him to pitch 14 additional seasons. The operation’s success spurred widespread adoption, with roughly one-third of MLB pitchers having undergone the procedure by 2014. That legacy influences today’s roster moves, such as Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider’s emphasis on outfield arm strength.

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Barger Throws Assist

Addison Barger was scratched from the lineup because of right elbow soreness.
He returned Saturday after a month-long ankle sprain, went 0-for-3 with two walks and a run in a 14-1 win over the Los Angeles Angels.
He threw a 101.2 mph assist from right field to home plate, Blue Jays’ fastest Statcast-era assist.
Ernie Clement will lead off, Jesus Sanchez moves to right field, Myles Straw starts in left field.

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