Blue Jays place All-Star catcher Alejandro Kirk on the 7-day injured list with a concussion

DETROIT (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays placed All-Star catcher Alejandro Kirk on the seven-day injured list with a concussion on Sunday.

In a corresponding move, the club recalled catcher Ali Sanchez and activated him for the series finale against the Detroit Tigers.

The 26-year-old Kirk was pulled in the fourth inning of Saturday’s 6-1 victory over the Tigers after he took a foul tip off his face mask. He was replaced by Tyler Heineman.

Kirk began Sunday sixth in the majors with a batting average of .304. He has seven home runs and 47 RBIs in 88 games this season.

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Toronto Blue Jays catcher Tyler Heineman, left, and relief pitcher Mason Fluharty, right, celebrate after their win in a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Saturday, July 26, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)

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