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Blue Jays Struggle Amid Injury Crisis | Toronto Blue Jays News
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- Jul 18, 2026
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- 88
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Summary
The Toronto Blue Jays are in freefall, buried in last place with a 45-51 record and over 11 games behind the division leader. After their AL championship run last year, injuries have derailed their season — especially for key utility player Addison Barger, sidelined by a string of ailments including a back stress reaction, with only nine games played this year. Once a reliable contributor with strong postseason play, Barger’s absence looms large as the team faces a brutal stretch with division rivals looming. With just 66 games left, the Jays must decide whether to push for a playoff push or pivot toward rebuilding — and Barger’s return may not be the answer they need. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/14a274c2e04dde17