The Toronto Blue Jays third baseman was pressured to depart his first look of spring coaching after being hit on the hand throughout Sunday’s recreation in opposition to the Boston Purple Sox.

Toronto known as the harm a proper hand contusion.

Barger was hit on a fastball from Purple Sox starter Garrett Crochet that ran inside on the left-handed batter. The pitch was dominated to hit the knob of Barger’s bat and was known as a foul ball.

He was changed mid-at-bat by infield prospect Charles McAdoo, who ended up placing out.

The 25-year-old Barger is competing for a spot on the Blue Jays this spring. In 2025, he appeared in 69 video games with Toronto, slashing .197/.250/.351 with seven dwelling runs and 28 RBIs.