George Springer

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George Springer Back In Action For Sunday's Game

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (ankle) is set to return to action for Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. He will be in his usual leadoff spot for the game and he will be playing designated hitter with Raimel Tapia in center field. Springer suffered a mild ankle sprain during Friday's game. He wound up exiting the game and he was held out of action on Saturday. Springer is off to a great start to the 2022 season, slashing .278/.338/.522 with seven home runs, 18 RBI and 21 runs over 32 games.

May 15 · Source via Blue Jays George Springer

George Springer Dealing With A "Mild Ankle Sprain"

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer's ankle sprain that forced him to exit Friday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays is considered mild. According to Blue Jays manager Charles Montoya, the preliminary assessment is a "mild" ankle sprain for Springer. The 32-year-old won't be sent for any imaging and is considered day-to-day. He went 0-for-2 before leaving. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor the situation, but Springer has avoided a significant injury. Raimel Tapia would see an uptick in playing time while Springer is sidelined.

May 14 · Source via Blue Jays George Springer

George Springer Sprains Ankle Friday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer left Friday's game with a sprained ankle. Springer injured his ankle after falling awkwardly into the outfield wall at Tropicana Field after misplaying a triple off the bat of Brandon Lowe. He initially stayed in the game but left after a groundout in the third inning, ultimately going 0-for-2 before being replaced in center field by Raimel Tapia. There's no word yet on the severity of the injury but look for Toronto to update his status after the game on Friday night.

May 13 · Source via Blue Jays George Springer

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.

May 5 · Source via Blue Jays George Springer

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.

Apr 30 · Source via Blue Jays George Springer

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.

Apr 23 · Source via Blue Jays George Springer

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.

Apr 22 · Source via Blue Jays George Springer

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.

Apr 21 · Source via Blue Jays George Springer

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.

Apr 20 · Source via Blue Jays George Springer

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.

Apr 20 · Source via Blue Jays George Springer

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.

Apr 16 · Source via Blue Jays George Springer

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.

Apr 12 · Source via Blue Jays George Springer

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.

Apr 2 · Source via Blue Jays George Springer

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