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.
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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