Brandon Valenzuela Recalled to Blue Jays Following Kirk Injury

Following the placement of starting catcher Alejandro Kirk on the 10-day injured list due to a fractured thumb, the Blue Jays have recalled Brandon Valenzuela from Triple-A Buffalo. Valenzuela will join Tyler Heineman in sharing catching duties for Toronto while Kirk remains sidelined. The team is relying on this depth to stabilize the position as they navigate a series of early-season roster challenges.