Nears Rehab Assignment After Ankle Injury Recovery

Addison Barger is scheduled to run the bases on Thursday for the first time since injuring both ankles during an awkward landing on April 5. If the session proceeds without setbacks, Barger could begin a formal rehab assignment as early as this weekend, according to Mitch Bannon of The Athletic. The Toronto Blue Jays prospect is working his way back to full health, and his progression to base running marks a critical final step before returning to competitive game action.