Blue Jays scratch outfielder who threw 101 mph to home plate with sore elbow

Addison Barger’s return from an ankle injury was going pretty well on May 9. MORE: Blue Jays demote outfielder with . 423 batting average In the second inning of the Blue Jays’ game against the Los Angeles Angels, Barger ripped off a 101.

2-mph throw from right field to home plate to retire Jorge Soler. It was the fastest recorded throw by a Blue Jays outfielder in the brief history of Statcast. One day later, the Jays appeared to pay the price for Barger’s throw.

He was scratched from the starting lineup for their series finale against the Angels with a sore elbow. The timing is coincidental to Barger’s return from the 10-day injured list prior to the Jays’ May 9 game against the Angels. He was placed on the IL April 6, one day after he sprained his left ankle against the Chicago White Sox.

MORE: Braves, Blue Jays Hall of Fame Manager Dies at 84 Barger walked twice and scored a run in the Jays’ eventual 14-1 win on May 9. Now it appears he’s getting more time off. The Jays will go with Myles Straw in left field and Jesus Sanchez in right field for their series finale against Los Angeles.