Overview

• On July 26, Kirk suffered a foul-tip off his mask against the Detroit Tigers that was diagnosed as a concussion.
• Tyler Heineman handled catching duties during Kirk’s absence, showcasing Toronto’s organizational depth at the position.
• Over 88 games this season, Kirk has posted a .304/.361/.413 slash line with seven home runs and 47 RBIs.
• His defensive metrics and offensive breakout earned him a second career All-Star selection this season.
• He has risen through Toronto’s homegrown pipeline since his 2020 debut.