Addison Barger sustained a right elbow injury, and left-handed pitcher Eric Lauer was designated for assignment due to a poor performance.
The Toronto Blue Jays placed Addison Barger on the 10-day injured list Monday with right elbow inflammation ahead of their game against the Tampa Bay Rays .
Meanwhile, left-handed pitcher Eric Lauer was designated for assignment after falling to 1-5 with a 6.69 earned-run average after allowing six earned runs in Sunday's 6-1 loss to the Angels. Posted: May 11, 2026 4:52 PM EDT | Last Updated: 3 hours agoThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Addison Barger is seen during a game in May. The move was retroactive to Sunday, one day after Barger returned from a sprained left ankle that sidelined him for 29 games.
Manager John Schneider said Sunday the outfielder woke up with limited range of motion after making a strong throw from right field in Saturday's 14-1 win over the Los Angeles Angels. Meanwhile, left-handed pitcher Eric Lauer was designated for assignment after falling to 1-5 with a 6.69 earned-run average after allowing six earned runs in Sunday's 6-1 loss to the Angels.
The Blue Jays also recalled outfielder Yohendrick Pinango from Triple-A Buffalo and added right-hander Yariel Rodriguez to the major-league roster. Toronto was scheduled to open a three-game series against Tampa Bay on Monday night at Rogers Centre.
Toronto Blue Jays Addison Barger Right Elbow Inflammation Tampa Bay Rays Eric Lauer Designated For Assignment Left-Handed Pitcher Recalled Yohendrick Pinango From Triple-A Buff Yariel Rodriguez
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