Springer went 3-for-6 with a double, a home run, two runs scored and two RBI in Saturday's 7-6 extra-innings win over the Marlins.
The veteran outfielder took Tyler Phillips deep for a solo shot in the seventh inning, giving the Blue Jays a vital insurance run in what was at the time a 4-0 lead. Springer has hit safely in seven straight games since returning from a concussion, batting .345 (10-for-29) with a double, a steal, seven RBI, eight runs and four of his 22 homers on the year.
... See More... See Less
Blue Jays' George Springer: Another leadoff homer
Rotowire
Springer went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Wednesday's loss to the Pirates.
The veteran outfielder led off the game by taking Johan Oviedo deep, but it was the only offense Toronto produced in a 2-1 loss. Per Sportsnet, Springer has tied Devon White's franchise record with 22 leadoff home runs in a Blue Jays uniform. He's also gone yard three times in five games since returning from a concussion, going 6-for-19 (.316) with a steal, five RBI and six runs.
... See More... See Less
Blue Jays' George Springer: Reaches 20 homers
Rotowire
Springer went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer, a steal and two runs scored in Tuesday's win over the Pirates.
Springer reached and scored in the first inning, and he followed that up with a two-run homer off Mitch Keller in the second. The big blast gives Springer 20 for the year, and he's now reached that mark in nine of his 12 major-league seasons. Springer was seeing the ball very well before landing on the injured list July 28 and he's picked up right where he left off with two homers and five runs scored in four games since returning.
... See More... See Less
Blue Jays' George Springer: Hits late two-run homer vs. Texas
Rotowire
Springer went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer during Sunday's 10-4 loss to the Rangers.
Springer made Sunday's blowout look a little more respectable with a two-run blast to left-center field in the eighth. He has collected a hit in each of his two games since returning from a concussion Saturday. Springer has a 1.107 OPS with one steal, two doubles, 15 runs, three homers and six RBI in 61 plate appearances since the All-Star break.
... See More... See Less
Blue Jays' George Springer: Activation official
Rotowire
The Blue Jays reinstated Springer (concussion) from the injured list Saturday, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.
As expected, Springer returns to the active roster ahead of Saturday's game against Texas following a two-week absence due to a concussion. Joey Loperfido was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo in a corresponding move. Springer played in two minor-league rehab games, going 2-for-5 with a double and a home run.
... See More... See Less
Blue Jays' George Springer: Aiming for Saturday return
Rotowire
Springer (concussion) will DH at Triple-A Buffalo on Friday, and if all goes well, he'll join the Blue Jays on Saturday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Springer cleared concussion protocol Wednesday and began a minor-league rehab assignment Thursday. The 35-year-old went 1-for-2 with a double and a walk in Thursday's contest. Springer had been sidelined since Aug. 1 due to the concussion.
... See More... See Less
Blue Jays' George Springer: Clears concussion protocol
Rotowire
Blue Jays manager John Schneider said Wednesday that Springer has cleared concussion protocol and will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Springer has taken longer than expected to clear the protocol, but he's finally ready for game action after landing on the 7-day concussion injured list Aug. 1. He could be activated as soon as Friday after serving as Buffalo's designated hitter Thursday, although Schneider left open the possibility that Springer might need an additional rehab game so he can play the outfield. Either way, the 35-year-old should be back on the Blue Jays' active roster at some point this weekend versus the Rangers.
... See More... See Less
Blue Jays' George Springer: Not playing rehab game yet
Rotowire
Springer (concussion) will not begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday as initially anticipated, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.
It was reported previously that Springer was all clear for a rehab game. However, Blue Jays manager John Schneider said earlier Wednesday that Springer still had some concussion tests to go through before being cleared. He evidently did not gain that clearance, although it doesn't necessarily mean he's experienced a setback. Springer had appeared on track to be activated from the 7-day injured list Friday, but it's possible his return gets pushed back.
Blue Jays' George Springer: Cleared for rehab game
Rotowire
Springer (concussion) is slated to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.
Springer was hit in the head with a pitch July 28 and was placed on the 7-day Friday after he was diagnosed with concussion symptoms. He's made enough progress in his recovery to begin a rehab assignment, and barring any setbacks, he could rejoin the Blue Jays for their three-game weekend road series against the Dodgers. Springer was hot at the plate in the 11 games following the All-Star break, going 19-for-44 (.432) with two home runs, one steal, four RBI and 13 runs.
Blue Jays' George Springer: Placed on 7-day concussion IL
Rotowire
The Blue Jays placed Springer (concussion) on the 7-day injured list Friday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
Springer was hit in the head with a pitch Monday in Baltimore and hasn't played since, but he'll be eligible to return to the lineup next Tuesday in Colorado. In a corresponding move, the Blue Jays activated Daulton Varsho (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list.
... See More... See Less
Blue Jays' George Springer: Sitting out third straight game
Rotowire
Springer (head) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles.
After Springer was struck on the left ear flap of his helmet by a sinker in Monday's 11-4 loss to Baltimore, he ended up sitting out both ends of a doubleheader Tuesday. He'll remain out of the lineup for a third straight game Wednesday, but Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca relays that Springer's condition is improving, and the 35-year-old was spotted doing some running on the field prior to the contest. Springer isn't likely to be available off the bench Wednesday, but with a team off day on tap Thursday, he could be ready to rejoin the starting nine for Friday's series opener versus the Royals.
... See More... See Less
Blue Jays' George Springer: Remains out for nightcap
Rotowire
Springer (head) remains out of the lineup for the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader in Baltimore.
Springer was forced out of Monday's 11-4 loss to the Orioles after being hit on the head by a pitch and will end up sitting out both legs of Tuesday's doubleheader. He reported improvement prior to the first game Tuesday and should be considered day-to-day for the time being. Bo Bichette will get a start at designated hitter for the Blue Jays in Tuesday's nightcap.
Blue Jays' George Springer: Not in lineup for first game of day
Rotowire
Springer (head) is not in the lineup for the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader in Baltimore.
Springer exited Monday's 11-4 after he was hit by a pitch in the head, so it's not a surprise he's sitting out the first game of Tuesday's twin bill. He is feeling better, per Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca, but it's not clear if Springer is in consideration to join the lineup for the second game of the day. Davis Schneider will serve as Toronto's designated hitter in the first game of the twin bill.
... See More... See Less
Blue Jays' George Springer: Leaves game after HBP in head
Rotowire
Springer exited Monday's 11-4 loss to the Orioles in the top of the ninth inning after he was hit by a pitch in the head, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Springer took a 96-mile-per-hour sinker from Kade Strowd off the side of the helmet. Manager John Schneider and the Toronto training staff immediately ran onto the field, and Springer was able to get up under his own power before walking off with the trainer. Leo Jimenez pinch ran for Springer, who went 0-for-3 with one walk and one run scored prior to his exit.
0:29
1:03
1:06
1:54
1:20
1:20
1:08
10:00
6:37
1:54
9:23
2:17
0:36
8:42
0:20
9:59
8:28
7:09
1:34
1:09
