GEORGE SPRINGER NEWS

Not returning Friday Springer (knee) will take part in batting practice and outfield drills Friday, and manager Charlie Montoyo said Saturday "would not be too early" to activate the outfielder from th...

Impact The team previously indicated a Friday activation was possible, but Springer will instead continue ramping up his baseball activities. The 31-year-old could return from the injured list any day now, and it appears a rehab assignment won't be necessary before he's activated.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Manning scheduled to start as Detroit hosts Toronto

The Tigers will send Matt Manning to the mound Friday and the Blue Jays will give Steven Matz the start

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rodón wins in return from injury, White Sox beat Jays 10-7

Luis Robert hit a two-run home run, Carlos Rodón won in his return from the injured list and the Chicago White Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays 10-7

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

George Springer's rehab update ' 08/26/2021 George Springer runs the bases during pregame workouts at Rogers Centre before the Blue Jays' series finale with the White Sox

AUGUST 26, 2021 • MLB.COM

Ryu expected to start as Toronto hosts Chicago

The White Sox will start Carlos Rodon on Thursday and the Blue Jays are expected to counter with Hyun Jin Ryu

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ray fans 14, Kirk gets winning hit, Jays beat White Sox 3-1

Alejandro Kirk broke a tie with an RBI single in the eighth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Chicago White Sox 3-1 Wednesday night

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Running bases, could return Friday Springer (knee) will be reevaluated after running the bases again Thursday and could be activated as soon as Friday, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca reports.

Impact Springer is eligible to be activated from the injured list Wednesday, but the earliest he'll rejoin the active roster if Friday's series opener at Detroit. The 31-year-old could return without making a rehab assignment if he checks out well after Thursday's running session.

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Giolito scheduled to start for Chicago against Toronto

The Blue Jays will send Robbie Ray to the mound Wednesday and the White Sox will give Lucas Giolito the start

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Abreu hits 3-run HR, Cease fans 7, White Sox beat Jays 5-2

Dylan Cease pitched seven effective innings, José Abreu hit a three-run homer and the Chicago White Sox stopped a three-game slide by topping the Toronto Blue Jays 5-2

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Runs bases Tuesday Springer (knee) participated in baserunning drills prior to Tuesday's game against the White Sox, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca reports.

Impact Springer was able to resume hitting last week, and now his ability to run with some intensity marks another important step toward returning from the injured list. While it still seems unlikely that the star outfielder will be activated when first eligible Wednesday, his recent progress could be an indication that he'll be able to return without going on a rehab assignment. Toronto could provide an additional update in the coming days, but for the time being, it would not be surprising if Springer is reinstated by the end of the week.

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jays score winning run on wild pitch, beat White Sox 2-1

Pinch-runner Breyvic Valera scored the tiebreaking run on a wild pitch in the eighth inning, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Chicago White Sox 2-1

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Manoah expected to start for Toronto against Chicago

The White Sox will start Lance Lynn on Monday while the Blue Jays are expected to counter with Alek Manoah

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Steadily increasing activities Springer (knee) hit in the batting cage and on the field Sunday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Since returning to the injured list Tuesday for the third time this season with a Grade 1 left knee sprain, Springer appears to have made excellent progress. If Springer is able to run the bases and take part in defensive drills in the coming days, a clearer target date for his return from the IL should come into focus.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Matz expected to start for the Blue Jays against the Tigers

The Blue Jays will roll out Steven Matz to the mound Sunday and the Tigers will give Drew Hutchison the start

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Peralta, Tigers to take on Ryu, Blue Jays

The Tigers will start Wily Peralta on Saturday while the Blue Jays are expected to counter with Hyun Jin Ryu

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Progressing well Manager Charlie Montoyo said Friday that Springer is "doing better than we thought," Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Springer landed on the 10-day IL on Tuesday with a Grade 1 knee sprain. He was initially labeled as week-to-week, but Montoyo's update indicates that he may be activated without having to spend much longer than the minimum 10 days on the injured list. Springer has been able to hit off a tee, but he will have to increase his baseball activities before a clearer return timeline comes into focus.

AUGUST 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

The Toronto Blue Jays are the best fourth-place team in baseball

Finally back home in Toronto, the up-and-coming Blue Jays need a big push to make the playoffs, Pedro Moura writes.

AUGUST 18, 2021

Diagnosed with Grade 1 sprain Springer was diagnosed with a Grade 1 left knee sprain Wednesday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Springer landed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday, but his diagnosis provides some encouragement since a Grade 1 sprain is considered relatively minor. The 31-year-old doesn't have a timetable to return but is considered week-to-week. A better idea of his status likely won't be revealed until he's able to resume baseball activities.

AUGUST 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gray expected to start for Washington against Toronto

The Nationals will send Josiah Gray to the mound Wednesday and the Blue Jays will give Jose Berrios the start

AUGUST 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

This Week in Blue Jays: What the loss of George Springer means for Toronto and its playoff chances The Blue Jays are four games back of the Oakland A's and New York Yankees, who overtook the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday, in the wild-card race

AUGUST 18, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Nationals snap seven-game slide, beat Blue Jays 12-6

Catcher Riley Adams homered and drove in three as part of a three-hit night in his first game against his former team, Erick Fedde won for the first time in more than two months an...

AUGUST 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Opinion ' George Springer's knee injury doesn't have to sink the Blue Jays' playoff hopes. But it might In the short term, the Jays can only hope Springer returns soon enough to help this season. Beyond that, however, is the question of whether...

AUGUST 17, 2021 • THESTAR.COM

Blue Jays outfielder George Springer on 10-day injured list with knee sprain WASHINGTON - Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a left knee sprain.

AUGUST 17, 2021 • THESTAR.COM

Lands on IL with knee sprain Springer (ankle) was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a left knee sprain, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Springer missed Sunday's game against the Mariners after spraining his left ankle Saturday. The outfielder has since began to feel discomfort in his knee, and an MRI revealed a sprain Tuesday. The club did not comment on how long the outfielder is expected to be sidelined, but he'll become eligible to be reinstated Aug. 25. Otto Lopez was called up from Triple-A Buffalo in a corresponding roster move.

AUGUST 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out of lineup Tuesday Springer (ankle) is not in the starting lineup Tuesday against the Nationals.

Impact Manager Charlie Montoyo said Sunday that Springer's sprained left ankle showed "good improvement," but the outfielder remains sidelined for the series opener in Washington. The Blue Jays will likely provide an update on the 31-year-old later Tuesday, and for the time being, he can remain considered day-to-day.

AUGUST 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE