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Alejandro Kirk rejoins Blue Jays while fellow catcher Tyler Heineman
DFA'd

   The Canadian Press | Posted: June 12, 2026 9:36 PM | Last
   Updated: 16 hours ago

   Utility player Davis Schneider recalled from triple-A,
   outfielder Daulton Varsho on IL

   Image | Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk

   Caption: Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk had been sidelined
   since April 3 with a fractured left thumb that required
   surgery. (Frank Gunn/Canadian Press)
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   The Blue Jays have activated star catcher Alejandro Kirk from
   the 60-day injured list and made him available for Friday's
   opener of Toronto's three-game series against the Yankees in
   New York.
   Kirk had been out since April 3 with a fractured left thumb
   that required surgery.
   In a corresponding move, the Jays designated backup catcher
   Tyler Heineman for assignment. He became the odd man out behind
   the plate due to the play of rookie Brandon Valenzuela.
   Toronto also announced that utility player Davis Schneider has
   been recalled from triple-A Buffalo, while outfielder Daulton
   Varsho has been placed on the 10-day injured list retroactive
   to Wednesday with left wrist inflammation.
   In other moves, right-handed pitcher Yariel Rodriguez has been
   assigned to Buffalo after clearing waivers.
   Toronto entered Friday in third place in the American League
   East, nine games back of the Yankees and Tampa Bay, with a
   33-36 record.

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