GEORGE SPRINGER NEWS

Remains out of lineup Springer (knee) isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Yankees.

Impact Springer is considered day-to-day after he exited Monday's series opener with a bruised knee, but he'll be out of the lineup for a second straight game. He didn't appear off the bench Tuesday, and it's not yet clear whether he'll be available in a depth role Wednesday. Alejandro Kirk will serve as the designated hitter while Danny Jansen starts at catcher.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cole hurt, surging Blue Jays power past skidding Yanks 5-1

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't start Tuesday Springer (knee) will not start Tuesday's game against the Yankees, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

Impact Springer left Monday's series opener with a bruised knee after fouling a ball off himself. He's merely considered day-to-day but is expected to miss at least one start.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Matz expected to start for the Blue Jays against Yankees

The Blue Jays will start Steven Matz on Tuesday and the Yankees are expected to counter with Gerrit Cole

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LEADING OFF: Franco ties a Mantle mark, Civale returns

Rays rookie Wander Franco has reached base safely in 36 straight games

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LEADING OFF: Franco ties a Mantle mark, Civale returns

Rays rookie Wander Franco has reached base safely in 36 straight games

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

George Springer exits with injury ' 09/06/2021 George Springer fouls a ball off of his leg in the top of the 8th inning, then leaves the game in the 9th

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • MLB.COM

Deemed day-to-day by manager Manager Charlie Montoyo said after Monday's 8-0 win over the Yankees that Springer is day-to-day after sustaining a left knee contusion before exiting in the ninth inning, Kaitlyn...

Impact Springer, who was serving as Toronto's designated hitter in the series opener, went 0-or-3 with a walk before departing from the game following his eighth-inning strikeout. Though he finished out his final plate appearance of the afternoon, he looked to be in pain after fouling a ball off his left knee. According to McGrath, Montoyo said the ball hit a part of Springer's knee that wasn't protected by padding, so the veteran could need at least one game to let the swelling and pain subside. Springer had been limited to a DH role since being activated from the 10-day injured list Aug. 30 after missing two-plus weeks with a Grade 1 left knee sprain.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Guerrero Jr, Semien power surging Jays past Yanks 8-0

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit his 40th homer, Marcus Semien went deep twice and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 8-0 for their fifth straight win

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Another knee-related setback Springer was removed in the top of the ninth inning of Monday's game against the Yankees after he appeared to foul a ball of his left knee in his previous plate appearance an innin...

Impact After a Grade 1 left knee sprain kept Springer on the shelf for just over two weeks in August, the 31-year-old had returned as a designated hitter in each of his first seven starts back from the injured list. The effort to preserve Springer's body still wasn't fully successful, as he appeared to be in considerable pain when he fouled the ball off his bad knee, according to Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic. Though Springer initially stayed in the game and finished out the plate appearance with a strikeout, the Blue Jays elected to pull him in favor of Jake Lamb the next time his turn in the order came up. Toronto should provide more details on Springer's injury after the contest, but it wouldn't be surprising if he missed at least one game as a result.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays riding high entering big series in New York

The Toronto Blue Jays have won four in a row entering their big series this week in New York against the Yankees

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Grichuk breaks tie in 8th, Blue Jays beat Orioles 5-4

Randal Grichuk hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the eighth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-4

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Confirmed as DH on Wednesday Springer (knee) will serve as Toronto's designated hitter and leadoff man Wednesday against the Orioles.

Impact As anticipated, the knee discomfort that resulted in Springer's precautionary removal from Tuesday's 4-2 loss to Baltimore isn't serious enough to keep him on the bench for the series finale. The Blue Jays could still look to limit Springer's exposure to the outfield for the next few days until the knee injury is further in the rear-view mirror.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to DH on Wednesday The Blue Jays expect Springer (knee) to serve as their designated hitter and bat leadoff Wednesday against the Orioles, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Springer exited in the seventh inning of Tuesday's 4-2 loss with an apparent aggravation of the left knee injury that recently kept him on the shelf for about two weeks, but the Blue Jays later described his removal as precautionary. If Springer can get back in the lineup Wednesday, it would alleviate some concern about him requiring another trip to the injured list. That said, Springer may be relegated to DH duties for a few games before the Blue Jays feel comfortable letting him play in the outfield.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Akin wins consecutive starts, leads Orioles past Jays 4-2

Keegan Akin allowed one run through five innings and won consecutive starts for the first time, Ramón Urías hit a go-ahead double in the sixth inning and the Baltimore Orioles beat...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Springer exits in 7th with possible injury TORONTO -- George Springer left Tuesday night’s game against the Orioles early with an apparent injury, another worrying sign for the star o...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • MLB.COM

Leaves Tuesday's game Springer (knee) was removed during the seventh inning of Tuesday's game against Baltimore after showing some discomfort while running the bases, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca...

Impact Springer was activated from the injured list Monday after missing just over two weeks with a knee injury, and he exited Tuesday's contest after appearing to be in some discomfort while making a hard stop when rounding second base. According to Hazel Mae of Sportsnet, the Blue Jays labeled his removal a precaution, so he could be back in the lineup Wednesday. Springer went 0-for-4 with a pair of strikeouts before his exit, and Jarrod Dyson replaced him in center field.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes bag in return Springer went 1-for-2 with a walk, two runs scored and a stolen base in Monday's 7-3 win over the Orioles.

Impact Activated from the IL earlier in the day after recovering from a knee injury, Springer showed he was 100 percent by swiping second on the back half of a double steal with Jarrod Dyson in the third inning. Springer served as the DH on Monday and may be eased back into his defensive duties, but the 31-year-old should remain locked into the leadoff spot.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Guerrero hits 2 HRs, Ray fans 10 as Blue Jays beat O's 7-3

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit his 37th and 38th home runs, Robbie Ray pitched seven innings and won for the first time in six starts and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Baltimore Oriole...

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back in action Monday Springer (knee) will bat leadoff as the designated hitter Monday against the Orioles, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Springer landed on the shelf Aug. 17 with a Grade 1 left knee sprain, and he'll rejoin the lineup after spending little more than the 10-day minimum on the IL. The 31-year-old was hitless in his last three games before moving to the IL, though he still has a 1.040 OPS with five homers, 14 RBI and 14 runs through 15 games in August.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ellis expected to start for the Orioles against Blue Jays

The Orioles will start Chris Ellis on Monday and the Blue Jays are expected to counter with Robbie Ray

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Targeting Monday return Springer (knee) said he expects to return from the 10-day injured list ahead of Monday's series opener against the Orioles, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports.

Impact Springer wasn't able to make it back from the IL for the Blue Jays' weekend series in Detroit, but the 31-year-old looks to be making continued progress in his recovery from the sprained left knee. According to Morosi, Springer ran sprints at high intensity prior to Sunday's game against the Tigers, an indication that his return from the IL is near. Once Springer is officially reinstated, Corey Dickerson could be the Toronto outfielder most likely to lose out on regular at-bats.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Continues pregame work Springer (knee) continues to participate in pregame drills but won't return from the injured list ahead of Saturday's game against the Tigers, Mitch Bannon of SI.com reports.

Impact Manager Charlie Montoyo initially said that Springer could return from the 10-day IL on Saturday, but he'll require at least one additional day to recover. The 32-year-old continues to feel good after running the bases and taking batting practice during pregame work, and he's considered day-to-day. Montoyo said Saturday that Springer could return "any day now."

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Urena scheduled to start as Detroit hosts Toronto

The Blue Jays will start Alek Manoah on Saturday while the Tigers are expected to counter with Jose Urena

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blue Jays still waiting on George Springer, add outfield depth in Jarrod Dyson Springer still day to day, which means centre-fielder could return Saturday.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • THESTAR.COM