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Blue Jays catcher Kirk to undergo surgery to repair thumb fracture

On Monday, the Toronto Blue Jays announced that catcher Alejandro Kirk will undergo surgery Tuesday to repair a fractured and dislocated left thumb.
The 27-year-old native of Tijuana, Mexico, suffered the injury after a foul tip from White Sox batter Austin Hays in the 10th inning of Friday's opener.
Manager John Schneider described Kirk as an underrated player, noting, "Kirky's super power is that he's just so steady." The two-time all-star hit.282 last season.
In Kirk's absence, the Blue Jays will rely on backup Tyler Heinemann and prospect Brandon Valenzuela. Schneider told the catchers, "You are your own people and you have to do what you're good at."
Kirk could be sidelined for up to two months depending on recovery, though Schneider noted the timeline could range from three to four weeks or four to six weeks following surgery.

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Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk set for surgery Tuesday on fractured left thumb

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