Toronto Blue Jays' Addison Barger runs to third base on a two-run single by Jesus Sanchez during the first inning of an exhibition baseball game against Canada on March 3, 2026, in Dunedin, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

By The Canadian Press

Barger homers in Toronto Blue Jays’ 3-2 pre-season loss to Baltimore Orioles

Mar 18, 2026 | 2:21 PM

DUNEDIN — Addison Barger hit a solo homer for the Toronto Blue Jays in a 3-2 pre-season loss to the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday at TD Ballpark.

The Orioles (9-11) scored two runs in the opening frame against Toronto starter Josh Fleming.

Six Toronto pitchers worked in relief after Fleming’s two-inning appearance.

George Springer had a double for the Blue Jays (9-13), who had five hits on the afternoon.

Toronto was 0-for-10 with runners in scoring position.

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Albert Suarez worked four innings for the win.

After the game, the Blue Jays optioned catcher Brandon Valenzuela to the Triple-A Buffalo roster. They also assigned catcher Robert Brooks and infielders Rafael Lantigua, Carlos Mendoza, Josh Rivera and Riley Tirotta to minor-league camp.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 18, 2026.

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