# Blue Jays Promote Barger, Option Piñango

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Podcast: [Toronto Blue Jays News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/toronto-blue-jays-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7456600)
Published: 2026-05-09T17:33:44+00:00
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## Resource

The Blue Jays are reshuffling their lineup as Addison Barger returns from the injured list, necessitating the demotion of prospect Johendrik Piñango to Triple-A Buffalo. The move aims to inject much-needed power into a Toronto offense currently struggling with low home run totals.

## Highlights
- Main idea: The Blue Jays are prioritizing veteran power and roster depth by promoting Barger and optioning Piñango
- Practical takeaway: Piñango's demotion is driven by outfield depth with Varsho and Sanchez, not a lack of offensive potential
- Failure mode: The Blue Jays' low-ranking home run total (23rd in MLB) remains a critical vulnerability for the offense
- Strategic shift: Manager John Schneider is looking for more aggressive, high-exit-velocity swings to boost slugging
- Developmental focus: Piñango needs to improve defensive consistency and reduce ground ball rates in Triple-A Buffalo

## Topics

Toronto Blue Jays, MLB roster moves, Addison Barger, Johendrik Piñango, Triple-A Buffalo, John Schneider, Major League Baseball, Baseball prospects

## Chapters
- 0:00 — Roster Shuffle: Barger Returns, Piñango Options: Addison Barger rejoins the lineup following an ankle injury, leading to the demotion of Johendrik Piñango to Buffalo.
- 1:00 — Addressing the Power Vacuum: The Blue Jays look to Barger's power to improve a league-low home run count and support a heating-up Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

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