It has not been the start that the Blue Jays were after, but it is fairly easy to point the finger at injuries. As the season has progressed, however, they are getting close to some key players rejoining the roster.

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk has missed 23 straight games.

All-Star catcher Alejandro Kirk reacted to Blue Jays news.

The Toronto Blue Jays are facing a troubling development after an update on catcher Alejandro Kirk.

The Toronto Blue Jays have a decision to make after an update on Alejandro Kirk.

The Toronto Blue Jays snapped a six-game losing streak on Wednesday, defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3. While looking to turn things around, the Blue Jays are dealing with some injuries early on. In Friday's loss to the Chicago White Sox, starting catcher Alejandro Kirk left the game early due to a left thumb injury and did not return.

Ten games in, and the Toronto Blue Jays‘ World Series aspirations are already hanging by a thread. The White Sox recently swept them, the Dodgers destroyed them, and they have a 4-6 record.

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Cody Ponce needs surgery for his injured right knee and is expected to miss at least six months, likely ending his season after one abbreviated outing. Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk is expected to miss at least six weeks after having surgery Tuesday on his fractured left thumb. Kirk left Friday’s game in the 10th inning when his thumb was dislocated and fractured by a foul tip from White Sox outfielder Austin Hays.

Blue Jays manager John Schneider provided an update on catcher Alejandro Kirk ahead of Tuesday’s game against the Dodgers.