Alejandro Kirk is one of only two catchers remaining on the Blue Jays' 40-man roster following the designation of Nick Raposo for assignment, highlighting his importance to the team's catching depth.

Kirk is set to continue as the primary catcher for the Blue Jays after taking on significant responsibilities in 2024 due to Danny Jansen's injury and subsequent trade. Despite a lackluster season with a .259 batting average and a .677 OPS, he is focusing on improving his conditioning this offseason to handle a larger workload. The team's management expresses confidence in his abilities, while also keeping an eye on potential upgrades at the catcher position.

Alejandro Kirk tied with Cal Raleigh and Shea Langeliers for the American League lead by catching 20 runners attempting to steal second base, showcasing his strong defensive skills behind the plate.

Adding a backup catcher is not a priority for the Blue Jays, according to Atkins, despite the mid-season departure of Danny Jansen, which left the team with limited depth behind Alejandro Kirk. Currently, the options behind Kirk include defensive specialist Tyler Heineman and prospect Phil Clarke. Atkins expressed a desire for a left-handed-hitting, polished receiver but noted that such players are either locked up or valuable to other teams. He indicated confidence in the existing options available behind Kirk.

Alejandro Kirk extended his hitting streak to 18 games during the matchup, contributing to the Blue Jays' 12-hit effort. He also recorded two singles and an RBI, bringing him one hit shy of reaching 200 for the season.