Alejandro Kirk Placed on IL After Sunday Injury
- Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk was placed on the 10-day injured list due to a cut on his left hand.
- Kirk suffered the injury after being hit by a pitch during Sunday's game against the Texas Rangers.
- Kirk has hit 3 home runs and driven in 21 runs over 59 games this season.
- To replace Kirk, the Blue Jays recalled catcher Tyler Heineman and pitcher Trent Thornton from Triple-A Buffalo.
- In a corresponding move, pitcher Bowden Francis was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo.