How long is Alejandro Kirk out? Blue Jays' catcher injury return timeline could be key
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The Toronto Blue Jays won't want to spend too long without Alejandro Kirk. The stout catcher is on the Injured List, and the timing isn't great given that the Blue Jays haven't gotten off to the most steady start to the season. Toronto now has to rely on a pair of much less exciting catchers, and the Blue Jays' pitching staff and offense will likely both suffer as a result of Kirk's injury.
How long is Alejandro Kirk out? Kirk is out for at least 10 days. He was put on the 10-day Injured List officially on Saturday, April 4.
There can be a retroactive element to IL usage, but Kirk played on April 3, so that 10-day counter does indeed start on April 4. That means he'll be out for a week-and-a-half, minimum. He fractured his left thumb, and there aren't a ton of comparisons for catchers in recent years.