
"Prior to the impressive finish to the 2025 MLB season, the Toronto Blue Jays were actually amidst some struggles with their offense during the final two weeks. If it hadn't been for the exceptional play of some unsung heroes in the final few games, we wouldn't even be talking about the Blue Jays and their American League East division title win right now. But with the postseason set to start officially for Toronto this Saturday, they will need their offense to be firing on all cylinders to have any chance against some of the league's best pitchers during the MLB Playoffs."
"Addison Barger had been a feel-good story for the Jays in 2025. After struggling to maintain a permanent gig on the big league roster in 2024, Barger finally had his breakout season this year with Toronto. In addition to showing defensive flexibility by playing both at third base and the outfield, the 25 year old posted a .243 average, .756 OPS, along with 61 runs scored, 32 doubles, 21 home runs and 74 RBIs in 135 games played."
"However, Barger surprisingly struggled to quite some extent down the stretch, batting just .179 with a .589 OPS, with nine runs scored, three home runs and 15 RBIs in his last 36 games to finish off the regular season. He will need to recapture some of his earlier magic to help Toronto provide some much-needed secondary production when opposing pitchers will be focussing on shutting down the Jays' stars. Otherwise, Barger could see his playing time limited during the postseason in favour of more role players such as Myles Straw, Nathan Lukes and Davis Schneider."
The Toronto Blue Jays struggled offensively during the final two weeks of the 2025 regular season before an impressive finish propelled them to an American League East division title. The postseason begins Saturday, and Toronto will require a fully functioning offense to contend against elite playoff pitching. Addison Barger produced a breakout campaign with defensive versatility, a .243 average, .756 OPS, 61 runs, 32 doubles, 21 home runs and 74 RBIs in 135 games. Barger slumped down the stretch, hitting .179 with a .589 OPS in his final 36 games, risking reduced postseason playing time in favor of role players like Myles Straw, Nathan Lukes and Davis Schneider.
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