Impact Kirk had to be scratched from Sunday's lineup with a non-COVID-related illness but was feeling better a day later. The Blue Jays are off Tuesday, setting Kirk up for a possible return to game action Wednesday.
MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
ALEJANDRO KIRK #30 - CATCHER - TORONTO BLUE JAYS
5 HR •
54 RBI •
.253 AVG
5 HR
54 RBI
.253 AVG
Goes through full workout Kirk (illness) went through a full workout Monday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Scratched with illness Kirk was scratched from Sunday's Grapefruit League lineup against the Rays due to a non-COVID-19 illness.
Impact Kirk was penciled in to start behind the plate and bat cleanup, but an ailment will prevent him from taking the field. The 24-year-old's status for Opening Day shouldn't be affected by the illness, and he'll likely return to the lineup within the next few days.
MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Making spring debut Monday Kirk (personal) will start at catcher and bat third in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Red Sox.
Impact As Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun notes, rain is in the forecast in Dunedin, Fla. for Monday's game, so Kirk could have his spring debut pushed back a day or play fewer innings behind the plate than anticipated. In any case, Kirk looks on track to be ready to go for Opening Day, after he had previously spent the early part of camp away from the team to witness the birth of his child. After hitting .285 with 14 home runs and 63 RBI in 2022 while also making his first All-Star Game appearance, Kirk profiles as a strong No. 1 catcher for fantasy squads during the upcoming season.
MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Could get in game by Sunday Kirk (personal) could make his Grapefruit League debut as soon as Sunday or Monday, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.
Impact Kirk didn't report to camp until the beginning of March after being away from the team while awaiting the birth of his child. He's getting back up to speed, though, and is nearly ready for games.
MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Expected in games next week Kirk (personal) arrived to Blue Jays camp Thursday and is expected to be ready for game action during the second half of next week, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
Impact Kirk was away from the team while awaiting the birth of his child but has now joined the team. He had been working out on his own while at home in California, though, so the Blue Jays expect him to get back up to speed quickly and be ready in plenty of time ahead of Opening Day.
MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Expected to join team Thursday Kirk is expected to join the Blue Jays in Florida on Thursday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
Impact Kirk has been away from the team while awaiting the birth of his child. The backstop will have to play catch up after missing the first few weeks of spring training, bu Matheson does report that he's been doing individual work in California while away. Kirk should still be the Opening Day backstop once the regular season starts.
MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Withdraws from WBC Kirk (personal) withdrew from the Mexican World Baseball Classic team Saturday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Impact Kirk isn't dealing with an injury, but he's yet to arrive at camp as he awaits the birth of his child. Both he and the Blue Jays felt that his eventual arrival wouldn't give him time to adequately prepare to catch Toronto's new pitchers and acclimate to the new MLB rules while also spending time with Team Mexico. The news is a blow to Mexico's chances of advancing beyond the first round of the World Baseball Classic for the first time since 2009.
FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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Uncertain for WBC Blue Jays manager John Schneider noted Wednesday that Kirk (personal) might not be able to represent Team Mexico in the World Baseball Classic, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
Impact Kirk has not yet arrived at Blue Jays camp in Florida as he awaits the birth of his child. "You're getting to the point where you really have to make the best decision for the club," Schneider said Wednesday. "Nothing yet on the baby front, so we've talked through a number of different scenarios regarding what's best for him and what's best for us. If it does get to that, then that will be part of the equation." Team Mexico is set to begin WBC play on March 11 in Phoenix.
FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • MLB.COM
Not yet in camp Kirk has yet to report to spring training as he awaits the birth of his child, Gregor Chisholm of The Toronto Star reports.
Impact "We're still on baby watch," Blue Jays manager John Schneider said Friday. "I thought it was going to be (Thursday). My last update this morning was, 'Not quite yet.' " Kirk is going to play for Mexico in the World Baseball Classic, so after he does report he might only get in a couple weeks work before departing for the tournament in early March.
FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • THESTAR.COM
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OCTOBER 6, 2022 • MLB.COM
Sitting for second game Kirk is out of the lineup for the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Orioles.
Impact Kirk will end up getting the full day off after he was on the bench for the Blue Jays' 5-4 loss in Game 1 of the twin bill. Danny Jansen will get a turn behind the plate while Teoscar Hernandez serves as Toronto's designated hitter.
OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
On bench for matinee Kirk isn't starting the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Orioles.
Impact Kirk went 0-for-4 with a strikeout Monday and will retreat to the bench for the second time in the last three matchups. Danny Jansen is serving as the designated hitter and batting cleanup.
OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Day off Tuesday Kirk is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Orioles.
Impact Several of the Jays' regulars are getting Tuesday off, including Kirk. Gabriel Moreno is starting behind the dish.
OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Blue Jays' Alejandro Kirk a hard-hitting 'pain in the neck'
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Heads to bench Sunday Kirk is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox.
Impact Kirk is 4-for-28 across his past eight games and will take a seat for Sunday's series finale. George Springer will receive some rest as the designated hitter while Jackie Bradley starts in center field.
OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
