When Might Toronto Blue Jays Have Addison Barger Back in Lineup?

Speaking before Friday night's series-opening game in Seattle, Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider provided an update on multiple players, including slugging outfielder Addison Barger.As relayed by Hazel Mae of Sportsnet, Barger is still rehabbing his throwing elbow until the All-Star break. Therefore, his timeline remains up in the air.

George Springer is on paternity leave and Max Scherzer felt good after throwing three innings in a rehab start for High-A Vancouver. We covered Scherzer's future, which is also up in the air, here. He's been on the injured list multiple times with forearm and back issues.

Updates per John Schneider:*Barger -still in FLA "rehabbing until the all-star break." *Sanchez - in FLA. Started running/hitting in cage today*Springer- Pat.

leave.. still tbd "taking it day to day"*Scherzer - felt good after start in Van. Next two starts will be in Buffalo.

— Hazel Mae (@thehazelmae) July 4, 2026About BargerThus far, this has been a lost year for Barger, who entered the season with much expectation and promise. The 26-year-old Washington native has played in just nine games, going 1-for-22 (.045) with a double and two RBIs.

He's missed significant time with bilateral ankle discomfort and is on the injured list now with that elbow inflammation. A breakout star of last year's playoff run, Barger hit 21 homers and drove in 74 runs. He hit .

367 in the playoffs with three homers, nine RBIs and a .441 on-base percentage. The Blue Jays beat these same Mariners in seven games in the American League Championship Series.

He was a force in the lineup as the Jays got to the World Series, losing in seven games to the Los Angeles Dodgers.Toronto Blue Jays right fielder Addison Barger (47) hits a double against the Chicago White Sox during the second inning at Rate Field. Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn ImagesAbout the seriesThe Blue Jays come in at 41-46 overall and in third place in the American League East, though they did take two-of-three from the New York Mets