It is truly absurd what is going on with the Toronto Blue Jays this season, as injuries have plagued the entire roster, and the punches keep coming. Addison Barger is headed back to the dreaded injured list.
If it seems like Barger just came off that list merely seconds ago, it's because he did. After missing most of the season thus far with an ankle sprain, he is now dealing with elbow inflammation following a phenomenal defensive play in which he threw to home at 100 MPH.
This was exactly what the Jays were missing in the field without Barger, but now they will be without him once again.
News: The #BlueJays have designated Eric Lauer for assignment.
Yariel Rodríguez takes his spot on the roster.
— Keegan Matheson (@KeeganMatheson) May 11, 2026
With Barger headed to 10-Day IL, that means Yohendrick Pinango is back with the team, one of the easiest decisions that John Schneider has had to make recently, but these weren't the only roster moves made today:
Right-Handed Pitcher Yariel Rodriguez selected…