Addison Barger

Addison Barger

25-Year-Old Third Baseman3B
Toronto Blue Jays AAA
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Barger was one of the better prospects in the Toronto organization who finally earned his promotion to big club as Bo Bichette's body began failing him. Barger had done well hitting in the upper levels, especially in Triple-A where the ABS system certainly helps hitters better figure out the strike zone. Barger has been particularly adept at earning those Triple-A walks and making good contact, but struggled in both areas in his rookie season, as opposing pitchers spent the season overpowering him. Fastballs were problematic for Barger (.212 BA), and cheating on them left him particularly prone to change-ups (.146 BA.) His swing-and-miss was over 25percent against all pitch classification, and he struck out in 50 percent of his plate appearances against fellow lefties. Barger will need to hit his way onto the club, as there are several players with better bats, and Clement is out of options, giving Barger a leg up. It would not be surprising in the least to see Barger back in Buffalo while he waits for a call from the Jays to cover for injuries throughout the season. Read Past Outlooks
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$Signed a one-year contract with the Blue Jays in March of 2025.
Could be back with big club soon
3BToronto Blue Jays  AAA
March 24, 2025
Barger may return to the major-league roster once Daulton Varsho (shoulder) is cleared to come off the injured list, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
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The 25-year-old played well enough this spring to earn a place on the 26-man roster, but the Jays needed extra depth in center field with Varsho sidelined, and Barger is mostly limited to the infield and outfield corners defensively. Once Varsho rejoins the roster, which should happen early in April, it could free a spot up for Barger's bat after he went 11-for-30 (.367) in Grapefruit League action with two doubles, three homers and a 4:10 BB:K.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2023
 
 
+53%
OPS vs RHP
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+53%
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OPS PA R HR RBI SB AVG OBP SLG
Since 2023vs Left .418 37 0 0 4 0 .143 .189 .229
Since 2023vs Right .638 187 20 7 24 2 .208 .262 .376
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2024vs Left .418 37 0 0 4 0 .143 .189 .229
2024vs Right .638 187 20 7 24 2 .208 .262 .376
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+7%
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+7%
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Since 2023Home .621 120 9 3 15 1 .221 .267 .354
Since 2023Away .578 104 11 4 13 1 .168 .231 .347
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2024Home .621 120 9 3 15 1 .221 .267 .354
2024Away .578 104 11 4 13 1 .168 .231 .347
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
2024
2023
Barger, who broke out in 2022, transitioned from shortstop to third base, second base and right field while treading water at Triple-A for most of 2023. He missed time early in the season with an elbow issue and hit .255 with a .361 OBP, eight home runs, four steals and a 19.1 percent strikeout rate in 71 games after returning to play in mid-June. The lefty hitter wasn't so bad in 2023 that he couldn't break through this year, but wasn't good enough at Triple-A (92 wRC+) to comfortably project as a big-league regular. Perhaps he will get work at second base against right-handed pitching, or he could get regular work at the hot corner if the likes of Cavan Biggio, Santiago Espinal and Isiah Kiner-Falefa aren't getting it done. Barger turns 25 next offseason, so this is a big year for him to try to break through with the big club. He saw the most time in right field last season, so that's where he will be eligible this year in most formats.
Barger doesn't have the greatest approach in the world, but he has plus power and is likely to make his MLB debut sometime this season. A 23-year-old lefty-hitting infielder, Barger primarily played shortstop and third base while climbing from High-A to Triple-A last season, and he also saw time at second base in the Arizona Fall League. Barger slashed .306/.375/.544 with 26 home runs, nine steals on 14 attempts, a 25.1 K% and a 8.9 BB%. For what it's worth, his K% and BB% steadily improved with each promotion against theoretically better pitching, so Barger seemingly got better as the season progressed before laying an egg (.638 OPS) in a small sample in the AFL. Santiago Espinal is the best second baseman on Toronto's roster, so the keystone is Barger's best avenue to breaking through with MLB playing time. The Blue Jays could also opt to trade him to a second-division team, which would be good for his dynasty value. He is pretty aggressive at the plate, but his .830 OPS against same-handed pitching leaves open the possibility that he could eventually be an everyday player who hits 25 homers per season.
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Opening campaign in minors
3BToronto Blue Jays  AAA
March 23, 2025
The Blue Jays optioned Barger to Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday.
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Slugs third homer of spring
3BToronto Blue Jays  AAA
March 22, 2025
Barger went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Phillies.
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Back in action Thursday
3BToronto Blue Jays  AAA
February 27, 2025
Barger (hand) is in the lineup for Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Orioles.
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Expected to play Wednesday
3BToronto Blue Jays  AAA
Hand
February 25, 2025
Blue Jays manager John Schneider said Tuesday that Barger (hand) is expected to return to Grapefruit League action Wednesday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.
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Day-to-day with swollen hand
3BToronto Blue Jays  AAA
Hand
February 24, 2025
Barger (hand) will try to hit Monday and is considered day-to-day, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.
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Promotion potentially near?
3BToronto Blue Jays  AAA
August 30, 2023
Barger could be in the running to be called up by the Blue Jays in September, according to Keegan Matheson of MLB.com, though fellow prospect Spencer Horwitz may be the organization's preferred option as a bench bat.
ANALYSIS
Barger is one of Toronto's top prospects, and it's not a major surprise he's in the mix for a promotion with MLB rosters expanding to 28 players Friday. The 23-year-old has a .780 OPS in 66 games at Triple-A Buffalo this season, and Bo Bichette's recent move to the injured list with a quad strain creates an opening at shortstop for the Blue Jays. Barger has been passed over for a look in the big leagues for now, with Santiago Espinal, Ernie Clement and Mason McCoy expected to split reps at the position in the immediate future.
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