APRIL 28, 2021 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM
GEORGE SPRINGER #4 - RIGHT FIELDER - TORONTO BLUE JAYS
19 HR •
56 RBI •
.220 AVG
19 HR
56 RBI
.220 AVG
Let’s do this again — It looks like George Springer will be playing tonight After yesterday’s false alarm, I assume that many people out there won’t believe this until they actually see him physically standing in the...
Blue Jays: Realistic expectations for when Springer makes his debut As I am sure you are aware, the Toronto Blue Jays made a pretty big splash this past off-season, signing outfielder George Springer to a fiv...
APRIL 28, 2021 • JAYSJOURNAL.COM
Matz scheduled to start as Toronto hosts Washington
The Nationals will start Erick Fedde on Wednesday and the Blue Jays are expected to counter with Steven MatzAPRIL 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Guerrero hits 3 HRs, slam off Scherzer, Jays beat Nats
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit three home runs, including a grand slam and solo shot off Washington ace Max Scherzer, and had seven RBIs as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Nationals 9-5APRIL 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not returning Tuesday Springer (quadriceps) will not be activated Tuesday, Ben Wagner of Sportsnet reports.
Impact There was a report Sunday that Springer had a good chance to be activated Tuesday against the Nationals, but that move will be delayed by at least one day. Springer ran on the field prior to Tuesday's game, and his quad is still not 100 percent.
APRIL 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Thornton scheduled to start as Toronto hosts Washington
The Nationals will start Max Scherzer on Tuesday and the Blue Jays are expected to counter with Trent ThorntonAPRIL 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: D-backs keep pitching amid no-hitter debate
Merrill Kelly starts for the Arizona Diamondbacks when they host Fernando Tatis Jr. and the Padres following a dominant pitching performance in a doubleheader at AtlantaAPRIL 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: D-backs keep pitching amid no-hitter debate
Merrill Kelly starts for the Arizona Diamondbacks when they host Fernando Tatis Jr. and the Padres following a dominant pitching performance in a doubleheader at AtlantaAPRIL 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Good chance to return Tuesday Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo said Sunday that Springer (quadriceps) has a "good chance" to return from the 10-day injured list Tuesday, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca reports.
Impact Springer is slated to play a full game in center field at the Blue Jays' alternate training site Sunday, and Montoyo is optimistic that the 31-year-old will be able to make his season debut in Tuesday's series opener against Washington. Springer appeared in 10 spring games this year and hit .240 with a home run, two RBI and two stolen bases.
APRIL 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cleared to play in alt-site game Springer (quadriceps) was scheduled to play a full game in center field Sunday at the Blue Jays' alternate site, Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun reports.
Impact The rehab game likely represents the final hurdle Springer will need to clear before making his return from the 10-day injured list. The Blue Jays are off Monday, so the team will likely re-evaluate Springer that day before determining if he's ready to make his team debut Tuesday against the Nationals. Teoscar Hernandez (illness) is also nearing a return from the COVID-19 injured list, so the Blue Jays should soon be back to full strength in the outfield for the first time this season.
APRIL 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ryu exits early with strain, Jays 'pen finishes off Rays 1-0
Toronto starter Hyun Jin Ryu was forced to leave early with a minor strain and five relievers completed the shutout, lifting the Blue Jays over the Tampa Bay Rays 1-0APRIL 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ryu scheduled to start for Blue Jays at Rays
The Blue Jays will start Hyun Jin Ryu on Sunday and the Rays are expected to counter with Luis PatinoAPRIL 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rays benefit from costly Biggio error, beat Blue Jays 5-3
Tampa Bay broke an eighth-inning tie when Toronto third baseman Cavan Biggio let a grounder go between his legs, and the Rays went on to beat the Blue Jays 5-3APRIL 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Unlikely to return Sunday Springer (quadriceps) is unlikely to make his season debut Sunday against the Rays, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Impact Springer played in an intrasquad game Friday and is feeling good Saturday. As a result, he's slated to appear in another intrasquad game Saturday. However, manager Charlie Montoyo said that he doesn't expect Springer to return Sunday since the team doesn't want to rush him back from the injured list. Even if Springer is ultimately held out Sunday, the center fielder appears to be nearing his return.
APRIL 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Honeywell Jr. expected to start as Rays host the Blue Jays
The Blue Jays will start Robbie Ray on Saturday and the Rays are expected to counter with Brent Honeywell JrAPRIL 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Could debut Sunday Springer (quadriceps) will be monitored after Friday's intrasquad game and could make his season debut Sunday against the Rays, Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun reports.
Impact Springer played center field and sprinted at least five times during a simulated game at the Blue Jays' alternate training site Friday. The next step in his recovery will depend on how he feels following his appearance in the sim game, but manager Charlie Montoyo said that there's a possibility that Springer could return to game action for Sunday's series finale in Tampa Bay.
APRIL 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Matz wins 4th straight start, Blue Jays beat Rays 5-3
Steven Matz won his fourth consecutive start, Marcus Semien hit a three-run homer, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-3APRIL 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: Mets' deGrom faces Nats, Kershaw vs. Darvish
Jacob deGrom of the Mets is 1-1 with a 0.45 ERA, 35 strikeouts and three walks in 20 innings going into a homestand opener against Washington and Erick FeddeAPRIL 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: Mets' deGrom faces Nats, Kershaw vs Darvish
Jacob deGrom of the Mets is 1-1 with a 0.45 ERA, 35 strikeouts and three walks in 20 innings going into a homestand opener against Washington and Erick FeddeAPRIL 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Confident and strong, Springer moving closer to Blue Jays debut In the two months George Springer has been a presence around the Blue Jays, general manager Ross Atkins has learned plenty about the team’s...
APRIL 22, 2021 • TORONTOSUN.COM
Injured Blue Jays outfielder George Springer to play intrasquad game Friday - The Boston Globe A strained oblique and a strained right quadriceps have kept Springer from making his Toronto debut.
APRIL 22, 2021 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Kaitlyn McGrath: Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins said George Springer... - The Athletic Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins said George Springer is scheduled to play in an intrasquad game Friday. He'll play centre field. Then the team will...
APRIL 22, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Injured Jays OF Springer to play in intrasquad game Friday
Blue Jays outfielder George Springer will play in an intrasquad game Friday, the next step on his return from two strained muscles that have delayed his Toronto debutAPRIL 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Trending toward return Springer (quadriceps) will play in an intrasquad game Friday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Impact Springer has been taking part in full activities in the last week and has been attempting to return to full strength. The 31-year-old will play center field during Friday's intrasquad game, and general manager Ross Atkins said that Springer is close to being cleared to make his regular-season debut for the Blue Jays.
APRIL 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Blue Jays shake up lineup, beat Red Sox 6-3 at Fenway
Looking to spark a scuffling offense, Toronto manager Charlie Montoyo shook up his lineup and the Blue Jays responded immediately in a 6-3 victory over the Boston Red SoxAPRIL 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
