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2024 Fantasy Outlook
Barger, who broke out in 2022, transitioned from shortstop to third base, second base and right field while treading water at Triple-A for most of 2023. He missed time early in the season with an elbow issue and hit .255 with a .361 OBP, eight home runs, four steals and a 19.1 percent strikeout rate in 71 games after returning to play in mid-June. The lefty hitter wasn't so bad in 2023 that he couldn't break through this year, but wasn't good enough at Triple-A (92 wRC+) to comfortably project as a big-league regular. Perhaps he will get work at second base against right-handed pitching, or he could get regular work at the hot corner if the likes of Cavan Biggio, Santiago Espinal and Isiah Kiner-Falefa aren't getting it done. Barger turns 25 next offseason, so this is a big year for him to try to break through with the big club. He saw the most time in right field last season, so that's where he will be eligible this year in most formats. Read Past Outlooks
Called up, starting Wednesday
The Blue Jays recalled Barger from Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday. He'll start in left field and bat eighth against the Royals.
ANALYSIS
Barger will be making his MLB debut Wednesday after he was added to the 26-man active roster following Kevin Kiermaier's (hip) placement on the 10-day injured list. Though Kiermaier's absence creates an opening in the everyday lineup, Barger is more likely to fill a utility role for the Blue Jays rather than serving as a direct replacement for the veteran center fielder. Davis Schneider is a likelier candidate to take on more responsibilities in the outfield than Barger, who was promoted after slashing .314/.435/.586 with three home runs and 21 RBI through 19 games with Buffalo.
Barger will be making his MLB debut Wednesday after he was added to the 26-man active roster following Kevin Kiermaier's (hip) placement on the 10-day injured list. Though Kiermaier's absence creates an opening in the everyday lineup, Barger is more likely to fill a utility role for the Blue Jays rather than serving as a direct replacement for the veteran center fielder. Davis Schneider is a likelier candidate to take on more responsibilities in the outfield than Barger, who was promoted after slashing .314/.435/.586 with three home runs and 21 RBI through 19 games with Buffalo.
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Stat Review
How does Addison Barger compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
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12.5%Expected BA
.355Expected SLG
1.001Sprint Speed
28.1 ft/secGround Ball %
50.0%Line Drive %
16.7%Fly Ball %
33.3%Prospect Rankings History
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Promotion potentially near?
Barger could be in the running to be called up by the Blue Jays in September, according to Keegan Matheson of MLB.com, though fellow prospect Spencer Horwitz may be the organization's preferred option as a bench bat.
ANALYSIS
Barger is one of Toronto's top prospects, and it's not a major surprise he's in the mix for a promotion with MLB rosters expanding to 28 players Friday. The 23-year-old has a .780 OPS in 66 games at Triple-A Buffalo this season, and Bo Bichette's recent move to the injured list with a quad strain creates an opening at shortstop for the Blue Jays. Barger has been passed over for a look in the big leagues for now, with Santiago Espinal, Ernie Clement and Mason McCoy expected to split reps at the position in the immediate future.
Barger is one of Toronto's top prospects, and it's not a major surprise he's in the mix for a promotion with MLB rosters expanding to 28 players Friday. The 23-year-old has a .780 OPS in 66 games at Triple-A Buffalo this season, and Bo Bichette's recent move to the injured list with a quad strain creates an opening at shortstop for the Blue Jays. Barger has been passed over for a look in the big leagues for now, with Santiago Espinal, Ernie Clement and Mason McCoy expected to split reps at the position in the immediate future.
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Barger doesn't have the greatest approach in the world, but he has plus power and is likely to make his MLB debut sometime this season. A 23-year-old lefty-hitting infielder, Barger primarily played shortstop and third base while climbing from High-A to Triple-A last season, and he also saw time at second base in the Arizona Fall League. Barger slashed .306/.375/.544 with 26 home runs, nine steals on 14 attempts, a 25.1 K% and a 8.9 BB%. For what it's worth, his K% and BB% steadily improved with each promotion against theoretically better pitching, so Barger seemingly got better as the season progressed before laying an egg (.638 OPS) in a small sample in the AFL. Santiago Espinal is the best second baseman on Toronto's roster, so the keystone is Barger's best avenue to breaking through with MLB playing time. The Blue Jays could also opt to trade him to a second-division team, which would be good for his dynasty value. He is pretty aggressive at the plate, but his .830 OPS against same-handed pitching leaves open the possibility that he could eventually be an everyday player who hits 25 homers per season.
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Expected to be promoted
Barger is expected to be recalled from Triple-A Buffalo prior to Wednesday's game in Kansas City, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.
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Sent to Triple-A
The Blue Jays optioned Barger to Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday.
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Getting work in right field
Barger has played a lot of right field so far in camp, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports.
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Active at Triple-A
Barger is hitting .208 with one home run, three doubles, seven walks and 14 strikeouts in 12 games since being reinstated from Triple-A Buffalo's 7-day injured list June 20.
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Rehabbing in lower minors
Barger (elbow) began a rehab assignment June 8 and has gone 1-for-10 with three walks and a run over four games between the Blue Jays' rookie-level Florida Complex League affiliate and Single-A Dunedin.
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