ALEJANDRO KIRK NEWS

Not starting matinee Kirk isn't starting the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Rays.

Impact Kirk drew starts in the last three games and went 2-for-11 with a double, three runs, an RBI and a walk. He'll get a breather in Saturday's matinee while Gabriel Moreno starts behind the dish and Cavan Biggio enters the lineup at first base.

JULY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alejandro Kirk's RBI double | 07/01/2022 Alejandro Kirk blasts an RBI double down the left-field line, scoring Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and extending the Blue Jays' lead to 5-1

JULY 1, 2022 • MLB.COM

Guerrero drives in 3, Blue Jays beat Rays 9-2 on Canada Day

José Berríos pitched five innings to snap a three-start winless streak, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. drove in three runs, and the Toronto Blue Jays celebrated Canada Day by beating the Ta...

JULY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays aim to stop slide in game against the Blue Jays

The Tampa Bay Rays head into the matchup against the Toronto Blue Jays after losing three games in a row

JULY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays aim to stop slide in game against the Blue Jays

The Tampa Bay Rays head into the matchup against the Toronto Blue Jays after losing three games in a row

JULY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Analysis | Alejandro Kirk repays Blue Jays' confidence with big numbers The leading vote-getter among catchers after one round of all-star voting was among the most productive hitters in baseball in June.

JULY 1, 2022 • THESTAR.COM

Aaron Judge, Ronald Acuña Jr. elected MLB All-Star starters

Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge and Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. were elected Thursday to start in the July 19 All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium

JUNE 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Red Sox beat Jays 6-5 in 10 to avoid three-game sweep

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JUNE 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Red Sox, Blue Jays clear benches after Nick Pivetta hits Alejandro Kirk - The Boston Globe Words were exchanged between Pivetta and Vladimir Guerrero Jr., but the field was cleared without any punches thrown or ejections issued.

JUNE 30, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Blue Jays host the Red Sox on home winning streak

The Toronto Blue Jays host the Boston Red Sox trying to extend a three-game home winning streak

JUNE 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Guerrero's run-scoring hit in 9th leads Toronto over Boston

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a game-winning single in the ninth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays rallied to beat the Boston Red Sox 6-5

JUNE 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Resting Tuesday Kirk will sit Tuesday against the Red Sox.

Impact Kirk has broken out this season to the tune of a .322/.411/.525 slash line, with his 9.7 percent strikeout rate and 10.5 percent barrel rate representing a rare combination of contact and power. That's earned him frequent opportunities as a designated hitter whenever he isn't needed behind the plate, but he won't start at either spot this time around. Gabriel Moreno will catch for Ross Stripling while George Springer rests his legs in the designated hitter spot.

JUNE 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Three-run shot in loss Kirk went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run in Sunday's loss against the Brewers.

Impact Kirk launched a three-run blast in the first inning that scored George Springer and Vladimir Guerrero, the only runs that Toronto would score in the loss. The homer was Kirk's fourth in five games. Additionally, the catcher has nine hits during that span, including two two-hit performances and a four-hit game. Kirk is now slashing .322/.409/.523 on the season to go along with 10 home runs.

JUNE 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tellez hits 2 HRs against former team, Brewers top Jays 10-3

Rowdy Tellez hit a pair of two-run homers against his former team, leading the Milwaukee Brewers over the Toronto Blue Jays 10-3

JUNE 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alejandro Kirk's 3-run home run | 06/26/2022 Alejandro Kirk clobbers a 3-run home run to center field, giving the Blue Jays an early 3-0 lead in the 1st inning

JUNE 26, 2022 • MLB.COM

Brewers and Blue Jays play, winner takes 3-game series

Both the Milwaukee Brewers and the Toronto Blue Jays are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday

JUNE 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kirk homers again as Blue Jays roll past Brewers, 9-4 Alejandro Kirk went 4 for 4 and homered for the third straight game before leaving with a bruised left hand in the seventh inning of the Tor...

JUNE 26, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Burnes, McCutchen, Brosseau lead Brewers past Blue Jays 5-4

Corbin Burnes pitched into the eighth inning, Andrew McCutchen and Mike Brosseau homered, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4

JUNE 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ready to play Saturday Kirk (hand) will bat cleanup as the designated hitter Saturday against the Brewers.

Impact The 23-year-old sustained a bruise on his left hand when he was clipped by the bat on a backswing during Friday's contest, but X-rays came back negative and he won't end up missing a game. Kirk has homered in his past three contests, going 7-for-14 with six RBI and four runs.

JUNE 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kirk leads Blue Jays against the Brewers after 4-hit outing

The Toronto Blue Jays take on the Milwaukee Brewers after Alejandro Kirk had four hits on Friday in a 9-4 win over the Brewers

JUNE 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alejandro Kirk's 2-run homer | 06/24/2022 Alejandro Kirk lines a 2-run home run over the left field wall, extending the Blue Jays' lead to 8-1 in the top of the 7th inning

JUNE 25, 2022 • MLB.COM

Alejandro Kirk's four-hit game | 06/24/2022 Alejandro Kirk belts a home run and collects four hits in the Blue Jays' 9-4 win vs the Brewers

JUNE 25, 2022 • MLB.COM

Kirk homers again as Blue Jays roll past Brewers, 9-4

Alejandro Kirk went 4 for 4 and homered for the third straight game before leaving with a bruised left hand in the seventh inning of the Toronto Blue Jays’ 9-4 victory over the Mil...

JUNE 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

X-rays return negative Kirk was diagnosed with a bruised left hand when X-rays came back negative after being removed from Friday's game at Milwaukee, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Kirk was clipped on his glove hand by the bat on a backswing during the bottom of the seventh inning, but it appears he's avoided a serious injury. The 23-year-old continued his tear at the plate prior to exiting and homered for the third straight game. In addition to the two-run home run Friday, he went 3-for-3 with another run scored.

JUNE 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Collects four hits, exits early Kirk was removed from Friday's game against the Brewers with an apparent left arm injury, Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun reports.

Impact The 23-year-old was struck by the bat on a backswing during the bottom of the seventh inning, and he was lifted from the contest during a pitching change after the at-bat. Kirk was a major producer prior to leaving the game, as he went 4-for-4 with a two-run home run and an additional run scored. The Blue Jays also have an 8-2 lead, so the team could simply be exercising caution late in the contest. Kirk should be considered day-to-day until more information is available.

JUNE 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE