ALEJANDRO KIRK NEWS

Alejandro Kirk homers twice in the Blue Jays' 6-1 victory over the Angels Alejandro Kirk hit two home runs, Santiago Espinal added a two-run homer and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-1 on Saturd...

JULY 30, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Alejandro Kirk hits two HRs as Blue Jays defeat Angels Alejandro Kirk hit two home runs and had three RBIs, Santiago Espinal added a two-run shot and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the visiting L...

JULY 29, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Alejandro Kirk's solo homer (5) | 07/29/2023 Alejandro Kirk launches a solo home run to left field, extending the Blue Jays' lead to 3-1 in the top of the 7th inning

JULY 29, 2023 • MLB.COM

Kirk hits 2 home runs, Espinal also homers as Blue Jays control Ohtani, beat Angels 6-1

Alejandro Kirk hit two home runs, Santiago Espinal added a two-run homer and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-1

JULY 29, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Four hits in Saturday's loss Kirk went 4-for-5 in Saturday's 9-8 loss to the Mariners.

Impact All four hits were singles, and none of them led directly to runs, but it's still another sign Kirk is beginning to turn his season around. The 24-year-old backstop has seven hits in his last two starts, and since the All-Star break he's batting .471 (8-for-17) to push his slash line on the season up to .252/.331/.330.

JULY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays play the Mariners after Kirk's 4-hit game

The Toronto Blue Jays take on the Seattle Mariners after Alejandro Kirk had four hits on Saturday in a 9-8 loss to the Mariners

JULY 23, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alejandro Kirk's four-hit game | 07/22/2023 Alejandro Kirk went 4-for-5 with four singles in the Blue Jays' loss to the Mariners

JULY 23, 2023 • MLB.COM

Homers, tallies three hits in win Kirk went 3-for-3 with a home run, two RBI and one run scored in Thursday's win over the Padres.

Impact Kirk singled in each of his first two trips to the plate and walked in third at-bat, but was left stranded each time. He then added a two-run home in the bottom of the eighth to put the Blue Jays up 4-0, his first long ball since June 5 against the Astros. The catcher is still hitting just .172 for the month after the three-hit performance while it was also his first time drawing a walk in his last 23 games.

JULY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Measuring the stats on Alejandro Kirk's home run | 07/20/2023 The data behind Alejandro Kirk's home run

JULY 20, 2023 • MLB.COM

On bench again Wednesday Kirk is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest versus the Padres, Mike Wilner of the Toronto Star reports.

Impact Kirk has sat out two straight and has caught just one of the last five games as he struggles through an extended slump at the plate. Danny Jansen will catch Jose Berrios.

JULY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Taking seat Tuesday Kirk is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Padres, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact It will be Danny Jansen catching Alek Manoah. Kirk is in the midst of a 3-for-39 slump at the plate which has his OPS on the year down to .610.

JULY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alejandro Kirk's RBI groundout | 07/09/2023 The Official Site of Major League Baseball

JULY 9, 2023 • MLB.COM

Sitting for night game Kirk is not in the lineup for the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against the White Sox.

Impact Kirk served as the catcher in the first game of the doubleheader, so it's no surprise that he'll get some rest. He's been in the lineup for five of seven games since being activated from the injured list June 29, though he's gone just 2-for-16 with no extra-base hits.

JULY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alejandro Kirk throws out Andrus | 07/06/2023 Alejandro Kirk throws out Elvis Andrus at second base in the bottom of the 6th inning

JULY 6, 2023 • MLB.COM

Blue Jays activate C Alejandro Kirk from IL The Toronto Blue Jays activated catcher Alejandro Kirk from the injured list and optioned Tyler Heineman to Triple-A Buffalo

JUNE 29, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Catcher Alejandro Kirk activated off injured list by Blue Jays

Catcher Alejandro Kirk was activated from the 10-day injured list by the Toronto Blue Jays, who optioned catcher Tyler Heineman to Triple-A Buffalo

JUNE 29, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Catcher Alejandro Kirk returns to Blue Jays roster after stint on 10-day injury list TORONTO - Catcher Alejandro Kirk has returned from the Toronto Blue Jays 10-day injured list.

JUNE 29, 2023 • THESTAR.COM

Activated from injured list Toronto activated Kirk (hand) from the 10-day injured list Thursday.

Impact It was a minimum stay on the IL as Kirk recovered from a laceration and bruise on his left hand. Maybe the time off can function as a reset of sorts for the 24-year-old catcher and designated hitter, who has posted an underwhelming .253/.337/.331 slash line with three home runs and 21 RBI through 59 games this season.

JUNE 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On track for Thursday Kirk (hand) is trending toward a Thursday return from the 10-day injured list, Mitch Bannon of SI.com reports.

Impact That is the first day that Kirk is eligible to be activated. He has been throwing, hitting and catching side sessions this week as he nears the end of his recovery from a laceration and bruise on his left hand.

JUNE 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alejandro Kirk put on injured list by Blue Jays with cut on hand

Catcher Alejandro Kirk was put on the 10-day injured list by the Toronto Blue Jays because of a cut on his left hand

JUNE 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blue Jays place C Alejandro Kirk (hand) on IL The Toronto Blue Jays placed catcher Alejandro Kirk on the 10-day injured list Monday with a laceration on his left hand, while catcher Tyle...

JUNE 19, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Heads to IL The Blue Jays placed Kirk (hand) on the 10-day injured list Monday.

Impact Kirk sustained a laceration in addition to some bruising to his left hand after being hit by a pitch in Sunday's 11-7 loss to the Rangers, and the Blue Jays evidently determined that his injury wasn't something he would fully recover from in just a couple of days. As a result, Kirk will hit the shelf for what could be a minimum-length stay, provided he doesn't experience any setbacks once he resumes baseball activities. Toronto called up Tyler Heineman from Triple-A Buffalo to provide depth behind top backstop Danny Jansen.

JUNE 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined Monday Kirk (hand) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Marlins.

Impact Kirk was fortunate to avoid a fracture when his left hand was hit by a pitch in Sunday's 11-7 loss to the Rangers, but he sustained a cut and a bruise and will get at least one day off to recover. Danny Jansen draws the starting nod behind the plate in Monday's series opener in Miami, while rookie Spencer Horwitz serves as Toronto's designated hitter.

JUNE 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids fracture Kirk had X-rays on his left hand come back clean and was diagnosed with a laceration and a contusion Sunday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.comreports.

Impact Kirk exited Sunday's game at Texas after being hit by a pitch on the hand during his first plate appearance. The 24-year-old should be considered day-to-day as he continues to be evaluated, but it appears he's avoided a serious injury.

JUNE 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pulled after HBP Kirk was removed from Sunday's game against the Rangers after being hit by a pitch on the hand, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 24-year-old was hit by the pitch to open the second inning and was quickly replaced by Danny Jansen. Kirk is likely headed for X-rays and should be considered day-to-day as he continues to be evaluated.

JUNE 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE