The right-hander was drafted No. 99 overall out of Georgetown by the Houston Astros in 2023 before they called him up to the majors in June 2024. A month later, they traded him, Joey Loperfido, and Will Wagner to Toronto for southpaw pitcher Yusei Kikuchi.

George Springer smacked a three-run homer in the fifth inning as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Seattle Mariners 9-1 to complete a three-game sweep.

The Toronto Blue Jays seem to have found some momentum. After losing four games in a row that included dropping the first two against the Los Angeles Angels in their last series prior to this past weekend,

As Mae reported, it was presumed Kirk got removed due to being struck on a follow through swing. This was confirmed after the game, and the Blue Jays announced an official injury designation via manager John Schneider.

Addison Barger hit three doubles, drove in two runs and made one of Toronto's several sterling defensive plays as the Blue Jays defeated the host Seattle Mariners 6-3 on Friday in the opener of a three-game series.