Thu May 5 2022 | 17:31 | George Springer Absent From Thursday's Lineup |
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the San Francisco Giants. He will be out of the lineup for the first time in over 12 games. The 32-year-old is slashing .277/.337/.521 with six home runs, 12 RBI, 17 runs, and two stolen bases across 104 plate appearances in 2022. Bradley Zimmer is batting ninth and will handle centerfield duties on Thursday while Springer gets a routine day off. The 29-year-old has struggled this season, slashing .061/.114/.152 over 16 games in 2022. Fantasy managers can avoid using Zimmer as a streamer in most league formats. |
Source: Toronto Blue Jays | RotoBaller.com |
Sat Apr 30 2022 | 21:39 | George Springer Goes Deep Twice In Saturday's Win |
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer was the only source of offense for the club on Saturday, hitting two solo home runs to beat the Houston Astros 2-1. Overall, he went 2-for-3 with a hit by pitch. Springer's hitting a crisp .300 over 21 games with six home runs, 12 RBI, 15 runs, two stolen bases, and a .948 OPS. Health has always been the 32-year-old's problem but has slashed .270/.360/.499 over nine carer seasons when healthy. Fantasy managers know that they have a five-category contributor, and hopefully, he can play more than the 78 games he appeared in last season. |
Source: MLB.com | RotoBaller.com |
Sat Apr 23 2022 | 12:53 | George Springer Back In The Starting Lineup On Saturday |
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (forearm) is set to return to the field for Saturday's game against his former team, the Houston Astros. He will be batting leadoff and slotting in as the team's designated hitter for the day. Springer suffered a forearm injury on Wednesday after he was hit by a pitch. He wound up missing the team's next two games after that. The 32-year-old is off to a solid start to the 2022 season, slashing .265/.315/.469 with two home runs, one stolen base, six RBI and seven runs over 13 games. |
Source: Toronto Blue Jays | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Apr 22 2022 | 18:30 | George Springer To Remain Out On Friday |
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (forearm) will remain sidelined on Friday as the team opens up a three-game series against his former team, the Houston Astros. Springer was hit in his arm by a pitch during Wednesday's game against the Boston Red Sox. X-rays came back negative for him and the expectation is that he will be back soon. Speaking to the media before Friday's game, Springer stated the he hoped to return to the lineup on Saturday. Raimel Tapia will be leading off once again on Friday while Bradley Zimmer will continue to patrol center field. |
Source: MLB.com | RotoBaller.com |
Thu Apr 21 2022 | 11:17 | George Springer Out On Thursday |
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (forearm) is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Boston Red Sox. Springer was hit by a pitch on Wednesday, but X-rays came back negative and he's just dealing with a bruised arm. The 32-year-old will take the day off on Thursday, but there's a good chance he'll be back in the lineup on Friday. Springer is off to a solid start for Toronto, going 13-for-47 with two home runs, six RBI, seven runs scored and one stolen base in his first 12 games. Fantasy managers will want to get him back into their lineups as soon as he returns to the field. Bradley Zimmer will start in center field and hit ninth on Thursday against Red Sox right-hander Tanner Houck. |
Source: Baseball Press | RotoBaller.com |
Wed Apr 20 2022 | 22:31 | X-Rays Negative On George Springer |
Precautionary X-rays on Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer's right forearm came back negative on Wednesday night. Springer left the game early against the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday after being hit by a pitch, but it looks like he was able to avoid a serious injury. If he misses any time at all, it will probably just be a game or two. The 32-year-old went 1-for-4 with an RBI in the game before exiting and is now hitting .277 with two home runs, six RBI, seven runs scored and one stolen base in his first 52 plate appearances of the season. Springer is a must-start in fantasy anytime he's in the Blue Jays lineup. |
Source: Blue Jays Twitter | RotoBaller.com |
Wed Apr 20 2022 | 21:30 | George Springer Exits Wednesday's Game Early After HBP |
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (wrist) is out the rest of Wednesday's game against the Boston Red Sox after being hit by a pitch in the wrist area. The 32-year-old went 1-for-2 with an RBI before exiting. Bradley Zimmer replaced him in the game. The severity of Springer's injury is unclear, and he is considered day-to-day. Springer was off to a solid start, slashing .277/.327/.489 with two home runs and six RBI over 12 games in 2022. Zimmer would see an uptick in at-bats if Springer is forced to miss any games. Stay tuned. |
Source: Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic | RotoBaller.com |
Sat Apr 16 2022 | 11:12 | George Springer Absent From Lineup Saturday |
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer is taking the day off on Saturday against the Oakland Athletics. Bradley Zimmer will get the start in center field and will hit ninth against A's right-hander Paul Blackburn. Springer is off to a fine start this year, slugging two home runs and driving in five runs while batting .306 in his first 39 plate appearances over eight games. Fantasy managers will want to get him back in their lineups when he returns on Sunday. Zimmer is searching for his first hit in his fourth game for the Blue Jays, and he'll be a deep DFS sleeper on Saturday. Raimel Tapia, who moves to the leadoff spot with Springer resting, is a much better DFS target. |
Source: Baseball Press | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Apr 12 2022 | 08:31 | George Springer Drives In Three On Monday |
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer continued his hot start to the season going 3-for-5 with a home run, double, and three RBI in the Blue Jays' 3-0 win over the Yankees on Monday. Springer accounted for all of Toronto's runs and his homer was his second of the young season. Over 18 at-bats so far in 2022 Springer is hitting .389/.450/.833 with two HR, four RBI, and 15 total bases. He remains a must-start outfield option in all formats as he serves as a key component to a torrid Blue Jays offense. |
Source: mlb.com | RotoBaller.com |
Sat Apr 2 2022 | 22:07 | George Springer Continues Hot Spring |
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer has been swinging a hot bat thus far this spring. After going 2-for-3 with a double and a run in a 2-2 tie with the Philadelphia Phillies in Grapefruit League action on Saturday, Springer is hitting .615 with one homer, four runs, and two RBI over 13 at-bats. The veteran outfielder dealt with multiple injuries in 2021, his first season with Toronto, and was limited to just 78 games. Despite the abbreviated campaign, Springer still managed to hit 22 homers in hitter-friendly Toronto. Springer can be selected as a top-20 outfielder in mixed fantasy leagues in drafts for 2022. |
Source: MLB.com | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Oct 1 2021 | 07:49 | George Springer Goes 2-For-5 On Thursday |
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer capped off a strong series against the New York Yankees by going 2-for-5 in Thursday's series finale. He reached base a total of six times during the three-game series, including a three-hit game on Wednesday. The 32-year-old has struggled a bit at the plate overall in September. He's slashing .216/.296/.371 across the month with three home runs, six RBI and 12 runs. Injuries have limited the former Astro to only 75 games on the season. He's hit 19 home runs across the year while scoring 54 runs and posting an OPS of .860. |
Source: ESPN | RotoBaller.com |
Sun Sep 12 2021 | 11:34 | George Springer Gets A Breather Sunday |
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer will get a breather on Sunday, one day after playing both games of a doubleheader against the Baltimore Orioles. The Blue Jays will deploy an outfield of Lourdes Gurriel Jr., Randal Grichuk, and Teoscar Hernandez. Springer has played in 10 games since returning from the injured list, collecting nine hits in 39 at-bats in that span with three extra-base hits. Fantasy managers should look for him to be back in the lineup early next week. |
Source: MLB.com | RotoBaller.com |
Wed Sep 1 2021 | 18:24 | George Springer Back In Blue Jays Lineup On Wednesday |
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (knee) will be the designated hitter and bat leadoff on Wednesday against Matt Harvey and the Baltimore Orioles. The 31-year-old had to be removed as a precaution from Tuesday's game due to soreness in his injured knee, just one day after he was activated from the 10-day injured list. Springer has been slow to rebound from the injury, going 1-for-6 at the plate since returning from IL. He has, however, hit a home run off of Harvey this season and regularly makes contact when facing the right-hander. |
Source: Hazel Mae | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Aug 31 2021 | 21:56 | George Springer Exits Tuesday’s Game Early |
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer was removed during the seventh inning of Tuesday's game against the Baltimore Orioles after showing some discomfort while running the bases. He pulled up a little gingerly while running towards second base. The severity of Springer's injury is unknown at this time, and he's considered day-to-day. The Blue Jays will provide an update after the game. Springer was activated from the 10-day injured list on Monday after spending two weeks with a knee injury. Jarrod Dyson replaced Springer in center field. Dyson would see an uptick in playing time if Springer were to miss any games. Fantasy managers searching for steals can add Dyson as he's swiped 10 bags over 79 games this season. |
Source: Ben Nicholson-Smith | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Aug 30 2021 | 18:13 | George Springer Activated From IR, Will DH On Monday |
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (knee) has been activated from the injured list, SportsNet columnist Shi Davidi reported. The 31-year-old, who has been sidelined since August 14 with a Grade 1 left knee sprain, will pencil into Monday's lineup at designated hitter against Mike Mayers and the Los Angeles Angels. Despite playing a shortened season Springer has had a strong campaign overall, slashing .269/.362/.610 with 16 home runs, 35 RBI, two stolen bases, and 40 runs scored on 49 hits. His return to Toronto's lineup will be a boost for both the Blue Jays and for fantasy managers. |
Source: Shi Davidi | RotoBaller.com |
Sun Aug 29 2021 | 13:08 | George Springer Hopes To Return Monday |
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (knee) hopes to be activated for Monday's game against the Baltimore Orioles, according to MLB Network's Jon Morosi. Springer ran sprints at high intensity before Sunday's game. The 31-year-old has been sidelined since August 14 due to a Grade 1 left knee sprain. He was in the midst of an 0-for-10 slump at the plate prior to the injury, but his return would be a boon to the Jays and to fantasy managers as he's had a strong, albeit brief, season overall. Through 49 games this year, he's slashed .269/.362/.610 with 16 home runs, 35 RBI and 40 runs. |
Source: MLB Network | RotoBaller.com |
Sat Aug 28 2021 | 07:38 | George Springer Could Return On Saturday |
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (knee) could make his return to the field in Saturday's game against the Detroit Tigers. Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo told the press that Springer looked good on Friday during his drills and he added that Saturday "would not be too early" for a potential activation. The 31-year-old Springer has been sidelined since August 14 due to a Grade 1 left knee sprain. He was in the midst of an 0-for-10 slump at the plate prior to the injury, but he's had a strong, albeit brief, season overall. Through 49 games this year, he's slashed .269/.362/.610 with 16 home runs, 35 RBI and 40 runs. |
Source: Mitch Bannon | RotoBaller.com |
Wed Aug 25 2021 | 21:30 | George Springer Running The Bases, Could Return Friday |
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (knee) is running the bases on Thursday and could be activated from the 10-day injured list as soon as Friday. The 31-year-old is eligible to come off the injured list and has been sidelined over a week with a Grade 1 left knee sprain. He will run the bases, and the Blue Jays will evaluate from there. Springer is slashing .269/.362/.610 with 16 home runs, 35 RBI, 40 runs scored, and two stolen bases over 210 plate appearances in 2021. The former Houston Astro has dealt with multiple injuries this season but has produced when healthy and will give fantasy managers a boost down the stretch. |
Source: Scott Mitchell | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Aug 23 2021 | 16:31 | George Springer Increasing Baseball Activities |
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (knee) did some running and also is scheduled to take batting practice ahead of Monday's game against the Chicago White Sox. The fact Springer was able to run is a good sign moving forward. He has been sidelined roughly a week while dealing with a Grade 1 left knee sprain. Fantasy managers should continue to be patient with Springer. The injuries continue to pile up for him, but Springer has been a reliable bat when he's on the field. |
Source: Ben Wagner | RotoBaller.com |
Wed Aug 18 2021 | 13:08 | George Springer Diagnosed With Grade 1 Sprain |
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (knee) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. The 31-year-old outfielder signed a massive extension with the organization over the offseason, but has played in a total of 49 games this season. That good news is, Springer suffered a Grade 1 left knee sprain. That is the lowest grade for a sprain, but he'll likely still be sidelined for a few weeks. Fantasy managers should assume that Springer is going to be out until at least the end of August. |
Source: Rob Longley | RotoBaller.com |