Alejandro Kirk swipes second career base in sixth inning

It was his first steal of the 2026 season.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 291 min read

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ALEJANDRO KIRK JUST SWIPED ANOTHER BAG!!!!! Via @BlueJays on X

What happened: Kirk's steal moved him into scoring position Saturday.

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Why it matters: As of Aug. 25, Kirk owned a .980 OPS over the previous month. The steal added a rare baserunning contribution to that offensive run.

By the numbers: His two career steals came 379 days apart.

What to watch: Watch whether Kirk gets another green light when he reaches base.

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