Blue Jays manager John Schneider gives update on Alejandro Kirk

The star catcher is officially the busiest man at the player development complex in Dunedin right now.

He knows the starting rotation needs his absolute full attention before he packs his bags for the World Baseball Classic.

Manager John Schneider wants to get him into live Grapefruit League games as soon as humanly possible.

The strategy is to build instant, unbreakable chemistry between the veteran backstop and the newly acquired pitching weapons.

Check out this full breakdown of how the skipper plans to maximize his catcher's reps before the international tournament begins.
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Building an early rhythm with elite starters like Dylan Cease is exactly what this entire roster needs to dominate the American League.

Catchers are the undisputed quarterbacks of the baseball diamond.

Kirk understands that every single sweaty bullpen session in February lays the absolute groundwork for October glory.

The front office gave him a beautiful five-year extension last year, and he is out there earning every single penny of it.

There is a profound sense of relief in the city knowing our star catcher is so deeply invested in the pitching staff.

Watching him catch live batting practice and take charge of the new guys shows genuine, undeniable leadership.

He quietly goes about his daily business, making every single pitcher around him significantly better.

The man simply produces at an elite, All-Star level on both sides of the baseball.

Last season, he quietly punished opposing pitchers with a .282 average, 15 home runs, and a stellar .769 OPS.

Those offensive numbers are completely absurd for a guy who also steals strikes like a magician behind the plate.

Fans can sleep well tonight knowing the pitching staff is in the absolute best possible hands.

His brief departure to represent Team Mexico will only add serious fuel to his competitive fire.

Playing in those high-stakes international games will keep his bat incredibly sharp against top-tier velocity.

By the time he returns from the tournament, he will be absolutely locked in for opening day.

The sturdy foundation for a deep championship run is being poured right now under the warm Florida sun.