Scouting Report: Alejandro Kirk
Overall
Summary
Alejandro Kirk underwent surgery on April 7, 2026 to repair a fractured and dislocated left thumb (screw insertion). He has missed 30-33 games but is progressing on schedule with his recovery timeline. Kirk began a hitting progression over the weekend at the Blue Jays complex in Dunedin, starting with swings off a tee and taking flips. He has already been throwing regularly but has not yet caught. Manager John Schneider confirmed Kirk is on track for a mid-May return, with rehab games required before activation. Kirk was an All-Star in 2025 with a career year (.282/.348/.421, 15 HR, 76 RBI in 130 games).
Strengths
- On-schedule recovery with no setbacks reported
- Already progressing through hitting drills (tee work and flips)
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