Blue Jays prospect Addison Barger will make his MLB debut on Wednesday after the 24-year-old utility player was called up from Triple A to replace centre fielder Kevin Kiermaier, who was placed on the 10-day injured list with left hip flexor inflammation.
Barger will play left field and bat eighth against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium.
Barger, ranked No. 5 on Keith Law’s top 20 Blue Jays prospects, is a left-handed hitter with power. This season, Barger got off to a hot start with the Buffalo Bisons, hitting .314/.435/.586 with 10 doubles and three home runs through 19 games. Read: Read More
