Latest update on Toronto Blue Jays 2X All-Star catcher Alejandro Kirk
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Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk played in his first rehab game on Friday night for the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons after suffering a concussion last week.
Kirk suffered a concussion on July 27th against the Detroit Tigers and was later placed on the seven-day injured list.
With Kirk unavailable, Toronto recalled Ali Sánchez from the Bisons to serve as Tyler Heineman's backup, and the duo have shared primary catching duties during the club's last five games.
There's no replacement for what Kirk has provided thus far, though, trailing only Will Smith (3.9) and Cal Raleigh (6.4) among major league catchers in fWAR with his 3.4 rating.
Kirk has enjoyed a resurgent performance at the plate this season, slashing .304/.361/.413 with seven home runs and a 117 wRC+ in 88 games. He's also been the best two-strike hitter in baseball, leading the majors in AVG (.323) and wRC+ (130) in those situations.
According to Schneider, a return to the majors is on the table for Sunday
Alejandro Kirk set to rehab at AAA tonight with a return to majors on the table for Sunday per manager John Schneider.
Alejandro Kirk performed well on both sides of the ball for the Bisons on Friday night
LEAVE IT TO CAPTAIN KIRK TO GET US BACK INTO THE BALL GAME
Alejandro Kirk also killing it behind home plate tonight in Buffalo!
Like his bat, his defense is missed, too!
Like his bat, his defense is missed, too!
The all-star catcher is one of the Blue Jays' most important offensive and defensive pieces, hitting .304 with a .775 OPS and seven home runs this season while serving as the team's primary backstop.
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