Alejandro Kirk
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November 1, 2025
In lineup for Game 7
Kirk (hand) will start at catcher and bat sixth Saturday in Game 7 of the World Series against the Dodgers.
Analysis
Kirk made an early exit from Game 6 on Friday after getting hit on his left hand by a pitch. X-rays on his hand came back negative shortly after the game, and he'll officially remain in the starting nine for the final game of the World Series. Kirk has slashed .265/.361/.482 with five homers, 13 RBI and 13 runs scored across 77 plate appearances this postseason.
November 1, 2025
Headed for X-rays
Kirk will undergo X-rays on his left hand after getting hit by a pitch in Game 6 of the World Series on Friday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
Analysis
Kirk took an 85-mph splitter off his hand in the ninth inning of Friday's contest and was immediately replaced on the bases by a pinch runner. The Jays are optimistic that the 26-year-old backstop avoided a significant injury, but they'll send him in for imaging as a precaution. If Kirk is unable to start in the final game of the World Series on Saturday, Tyler Heineman would get the nod at catcher.
October 28, 2025
Delivers clutch three-run blast
Kirk went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run and two walks Monday in a 6-5 loss to the Dodgers in Game 3 of the World Series.
Analysis
Kirk came through in the top of the fourth inning by hammering a three-run home run off of Tyler Glasnow to put the Blue Jays up by a run. Kirk also delivered a perfect strike to mow down Shohei Ohtani in the bottom of the ninth inning on an attempt to steal second base, which would have moved the winning run into scoring position. Kirk is putting together a strong series thus far, now 5-for-10 with a pair of home runs, six RBI and four runs scored.