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Blue Jays' Valenzuela debuts as Kirk injured

Published April 5, 2026 · Updated April 5, 2026 · Yahoo Sport

Brandon Valenzuela makes his MLB debut with the Blue Jays on Easter Sunday, replacing injured catcher Alejandro Kirk who is on the IL.

Valenzuela, a 25-year-old catcher from Mexico, was called up from Triple-A Buffalo where he was hitting .207 with three home runs in 26 appearances. He was acquired from the San Diego Padres on July 31, 2025, in exchange for Will Wagner.

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