Blue Jays activate outfielder Nathan Lukes from paternity list

On Wednesday, outfielder Nathan Lukes received surgery to repair the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in his left thumb. (Charlie Neibergall/AP)

The Toronto Blue Jays are getting an outfielder back in the fold.

Nathan Lukes was activated from the paternity list on Friday, clearing the way for him to play a weekend series against the Seattle Mariners.

The 30-year-old left the team Tuesday, with Addison Barger recalled in a corresponding move.

Barger will remain with the team after Davis Schneider was optioned to triple-A Buffalo on Thursday.

Lukes has yet to make an error in the field over 11 appearances this season, but is hitting only .167/.310/.208 with one double and three RBIs.

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