Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Addison Barger is again sidelined due to a back injury, further postponing his return to play. Multiple reports say the team shuts him down for several weeks as part of his recovery. The latest setback includes a stress fracture in his back, according to one outlet, adding to earlier concerns about the same area. As a result, Barger does not rejoin baseball activities on a normal timeline and instead follows a rehabilitation plan focused on healing before resuming more intense work. The back issue is described as the primary reason for the current stint on the injured list or shut-down status, with the expected duration framed as “a few weeks” rather than a short absence. Until he progresses through treatment and clearance milestones, his return to the lineup remains delayed, with the team continuing to manage his workload to avoid aggravating the injury.