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TOR • Outfielder • #4
17 days ago
Springer led off the home half of the first inning with a single but was ultimately cut down attempting to steal second base — after confusion over whether or not Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had walked or struck out. He then led off the third inning with a single and rode home on Bo Bichette’s epic three-run blast. He also singled in the fourth inning. The dynamic 36-year-old finishes the postseason hitting .284/.347/.552 with four homers and 10 RBI in 67 at-bats.
TOR • Outfielder • #4
17 days ago
Springer has been playing through a laundry list of physical issues this postseason, but he’s atop Toronto’s lineup as the calendar flips to November for the most important contest for the franchise in over three decades. Alejandro Kirk is a full-go for the winner-take-all showdown at the Rogers Centre after being plunked on the left hand during the ninth inning of Game 6. Here’s the full lineup set to face Dodgers superstar Shoei Ohtani and company: Springer (DH), Nathan Lukes (LF), Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (1B), Bo Bichette (2B), Addison Barger (RF), Kirk (C), Daulton Varsho (CF), Ernie Clement (3B) and Andrés Giménez (SS).
Source: MLB.com
TOR • Outfielder • #4
18 days ago
Springer drove in the only run of the game on a line drive to center on a 3-0 pitch from an otherwise-effective Yoshinobu Yamamoto. He also picked up a single in the ninth on a dribbler that just got past Freddie Freeman. After missing the previous two games with his side discomfort, Springer didn’t exactly look spry, but healthy enough that he’ll almost assuredly hit at the top of the order against the Dodgers in Game 7 come Saturday.
TOR • Outfielder • #4
18 days ago
The 36-year-old slugger missed each of the previous two games — both Blue Jays’ road victories — due to discomfort in his right side. He’ll serve as the designated hitter and bat leadoff against Dodgers’ right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto on Friday evening. Here’s the full lineup the Jays will use as they attempt to close out their first World Series Championship since 1993: Springer (DH), Nathan Lukes (LF), Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (1B), Bo Bichette (2B), Daulton Varsho (CF), Alejandro Kirk (C), Addison Barger (RF), Ernie Clement (3B) and Andrés Giménez (SS).
Source: MLB
TOR • Outfielder • #4
19 days ago
Springer was sidelined for two consecutive Fall Classic contests out in Los Angeles due to right side discomfort. Schneider added that he was close to starting Game 5 on Wednesday night before noting that he’s “checked every box physically so far.” The 36-year-old’s return would provide a significant lift for the top of Toronto’s lineup as they attempt to close out the World Series at the Rogers Centre and bring home the club’s first championship in 32 years.
Source: Arden Zwelling
TOR • Outfielder • #4
20 days ago
Springer was able to run in the outfield and hit off a velocity machine, and Blue Jays manager John Schneider has insinuated that Springer will be available off the bench. The 36-year-old will sit with Bo Bichette the designated hitter, and Isiah Kiner-Falefa at second base. Nathan Lukes will also sit against southpaw Blake Snell with Davis Schneider leading off in left field. The full lineup for Toronto: Davis Schneider LF, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. 1B, Bo Bichette DH, Alejandro Kirk C, Daulton Varsho CF, Ernie Clement 3B, Addison Barger RF Kiner-Falefa 2B, and Andrés Giménez at SS.
Source: Blake Murphy
TOR • Outfielder • #4
20 days ago
The Dodgers lineup has about out for another a half hour, but the Jays might be holding off to see if Springer can DH. Of course, running isn’t the real issue with Springer; it’s all about whether he can swing the bat.
Source: Keegan Matheson
TOR • Outfielder • #4
21 days ago
Springer wasn’t able to swing well enough before the game to return to the lineup after leaving Game 3 with right side discomfort. The 36-year-old veteran could be available off the bench to pinch-hit in a key spot, based on the tone of Blue Jays manager John Schneider’s pregame comments, though that’s far from a certainty. Nathan Lukes has been moved up to the leadoff spot in his absence with Bo Bichette taking over at DH and Isiah Kiner-Falefa at second base as Toronto faces Dodger superstar Shohei Ohtani on Tuesday night in Los Angeles. Here’s the full lineup: Lukes (LF), Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (1B), Bichette (DH), Addison Barger (RF), Alejandro Kirk (C), Daulton Varsho (CF), Ernie Clement (3B), Andrés Giménez (SS) and Kiner-Falefa (2B).
Source: MLB.com
TOR • Outfielder • #4
21 days ago
The Blue Jays have yet to release a lineup for Tuesday’s Game 4 showdown as they continue to evaluate Springer to determine whether he’ll be ready to go. Schneider told reporters the 36-year-old veteran’s right side kind of grabbed on him a little bit and added that they’re not considering removing him from their World Series roster, which seems to indicate he would be available off the bench to pinch-hit. He underwent an MRI on Monday evening that seemingly didn’t reveal any structural damage. There should be an official lineup at some point in the next few hours.
Source: Keegan Matheson
TOR • Outfielder • #4
21 days ago
The Blue Jays are still waiting on the results from that MRI before determining Springer’s status for Game 4 on Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium. The 36-year-old top-of-the-order table-setter left Monday’s eventual extra-inning marathon following an awkward swing in the seventh inning. There should be a more definitive update on his status heading into Game 4.
Source: Shi Davidi
TOR • Outfielder • #4
22 days ago
Springer appeared to be grabbing at his right side in apparent discomfort following a seventh-inning swing. He was unable to complete the at-bat and immediately left the contest with a trainer. The 36-year-old veteran is one of the most formidable postseason performers in the game so any sort of extended absence would be a considerable loss for the Blue Jays. He’s presumably headed for further evaluation and imaging to determine the severity of the issue. An update on his status should come after the contest.
Source: Shi Davidi
TOR • Outfielder • #4
24 days ago
Springer led off the home half of the first inning with a double off of Yoshinobu Yamamoto and advanced to third on a single off the bat of Nathan Lukes, but the Jays were unable to cash him in. He was then plunked on the wrist to start the third inning and scored on a sacrifice fly by Alejandro Kirk. Springer is having a strong postseason for the Jays, slashing .259/.339/.593 with four long balls and nine RBI in 62 plate appearances.
TOR • Outfielder • #4
29 days ago
One of the premier postseason hitters of his generation, Springer added another chapter to his October legend with a go-ahead homer off Mariners reliever Eduard Bazardo in the seventh inning. The 36-year-old veteran delivered Toronto’s only extra-base hit in the winner-take-all showdown, sending the Blue Jays to their first Fall Classic in 32 years. They’ll face the defending World Series champion Dodgers on Friday night at Rogers Centre.
TOR • Outfielder • #4
29 days ago
Springer went 0-for-4 out of the leadoff spot during Sunday’s win-or-go-home Game 6 showdown after making an early exit from Game 5 on Friday night with a knee contusion. Toronto has a chance to punch their ticket to the Fall Classic to face the defending World Series champion Dodgers. Here’s the full lineup: Springer (DH), Nathan Lukes (LF), Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (1B), Alejandro Kirk (C), Daulton Varsho (CF), Ernie Clement (3B), Addison Barger (RF), Isiah Kiner-Falefa (2B) and Andrés Giménez (SS).
Source: MLB.com
TOR • Outfielder • #4
30 days ago
Springer hasn’t started in the field since September 24, so his knee has nothing to do with the DH assignment, and the Jays expect him to be his usual self tonight. With Springer in there, the Jays are using the same lineup for the third straight game: Springer (DH), Nathan Lukes (LF), Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (1B), Alejandro Kirk (C), Daulton Varsho (CF), Ernie Clement (3B), Addison Barger (RF), Isiah Kiner-Falefa (2B) and Andrés Giménez (SS).
TOR • Outfielder • #4
about 1 month ago
The 36-year-old slugger was drilled in the knee by Mariners’ right-hander Bryan Woo in the seventh inning on Friday. Fortunately, X-rays and a CT scan came back negative for any structural damage. Springer plans to do some baseball activity on Saturday and all signs point to him being in the Jays’ lineup as they attempt to stave off elimination in Game 6 on Sunday.
Source: Mitch Bannon
TOR • Outfielder • #4
about 1 month ago
Springer was in significant pain after taking a fastball off his knee from Bryan Woo, and he was unable to continue. He should be considered day-to-day for the rest of the series, and it’s worth noting that the Blue Jays have an off-day before facing the Mariners in Toronto on Sunday.
TOR • Outfielder • #4
about 1 month ago
Springer was drilled in the knee by a Bryan Woo offering, and while he attempted to stay in the game, the 36-year-old ultimately was unable to continue. Joey Luperfido has replaced Springer in the game, and Springer will assuredly undergo imaging to determine the severity of the injury.
TOR • Outfielder • #4
about 1 month ago
Springer’s homered made it a 6-2 game in the fourth inning off of a wholly ineffective George Kirby. He’s now homered three times in the postseason, with two of them coming off Seattle in the ALCS. The 36-year-old’s comeback campaign will continue in Game 4 against Luis Castillo and the Mariners on Thursday night.
TOR • Outfielder • #4
about 1 month ago
Springer took a 97-mph fastball on the outside corner from Bryce Miller and drilled it the opposite way on the first pitch of the game. It was his 21st career postseason homer, moving him past Derek Jeter and into fifth place on the all-time list. Still ahead of him are Manny Ramirez (29), Jose Altuve (27), Kyle Schwarber (23) and Jose Altuve (22).
TOR • Outfielder • #4
about 2 months ago
No real surprises here as Toronto kicks off the postseason on Saturday afternoon facing Yankees righty Luis Gil at the Rogers Centre. Springer will serve as the Blue Jays’ primary offensive catalyst with Bo Bichette (knee) out for the entire best-of-five series. Here’s the full lineup: Springer (DH), Nathan Lukes (RF), Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (1B), Addison Barger (3B), Alejandro Kirk (C), Daulton Varsho (CF), Anthony Santander (LF), Andrés Giménez (SS) and Ernie Clement (2B).
Source: https://www.mlb.com/starting-lineups
TOR • Outfielder • #4
about 2 months ago
Springer’s big day helped the Jays clinch the American League East for the first time since 2015. The 36-year-old was outstanding in 2025 and finishes the campaign with 32 homers and 84 RBI with an exceptional .309/.399/.580 slash. He’ll hit at the top of the lineup in the ALDS beginning Saturday against either the Yankees or Red Sox.
TOR • Outfielder • #4
about 2 months ago
Springer led off the home half of the first inning with a double off of Adrian Houser and then scored on an RBI knock off the bat of Nathan Lukes. Springer also singled in the fifth inning and rode home on Lukes’ two-run blast. He then worked a walk in the seventh inning and swiped second base but was left stranded there. He’s having an unbelievable season at the plate, slashing .305/.395/.554 with 31 long balls, 82 RBI and 17 stolen bases.
TOR • Outfielder • #4
about 2 months ago
Springer victimized Red Sox’ right-hander Zack Kelly for a 369-foot (102.4 mph EV) two-run shot in the sixth inning that extended the Jays’ lead to 6-0. That would be his only hit in the ballgame. The 36-year-old’s resurgence has been integral to the Blue Jays’ success this season. He’s slashing a monstrous .303/.392/.551 with 31 homers and 82 RBI on the year.
TOR • Outfielder • #4
2 months ago
Springer led off the game with a single off of Ryan Pepiot and scored the game’s first run on a two-out RBI single off the bat of Addison Barger. Springer then delivered a two-run single in the 10th inning that increased the Jays’ lead to 3-0. For the season, the 35-year-old outfielder is slashing an unbelievable .305/.395/.550 to go along with 29 homers and 78 RBI on the season.
TOR • Outfielder • #4
2 months ago
Springer lined a single to left to give the Jays the 2-1 win and ultimately the extra-inning win as they get closer to clinching the American League East. The 35-year-old has been outstanding in 2025 with a .302 average, 29 homers and 76 RBI over 128 games. It was very hard to see something like this happening for Springer after his mediocre — at best — play in the previous two seasons, but it’s fun to be wrong sometimes.
TOR • Outfielder • #4
2 months ago
Springer’s hits ranged from 105.0 to 109.3 mph off the bat. The homer was his 29th in 127 games this season. He’s fourth in the majors in OBP (.395) and sixth in both average (.303) and slugging (.554). It’s been an incredible turnaround, especially given how he performed coming down the stretch last year. He had as many extra-base hits today as he totaled in 18 games last September.
TOR • Outfielder • #4
2 months ago
Springer finally got the Blue Jays on the board with his mammoth 450-foot (114.0 mph EV) solo shot off of Enyel De Los Santos in the sixth inning. That would be his only hit in five at-bats in the contest. Springer has been a monster for the Blue Jays and for fantasy managers in his age-35 season, slashing .300/.393/.550 with 28 homers, 73 RBI and 16 stolen bases (in 16 attempts).
TOR • Outfielder • #4
3 months ago
Springer helped fuel Toronto’s comeback from an early five-run deficit by launching the first of five round-trippers on the night when he took Reds starter Zack Littell deep in the third inning. Daulton Varsho, Addison Barger, Alejandro Kirk and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. also went deep in this one. It was his 27th big fly of the season and ninth time he’s left the yard since returning from the injured list back on August 16. The 35-year-old veteran, who reached base safely in four of his six plate appearances out of the leadoff spot in this one, has shown zero signs of slowing down heading into the home stretch.
TOR • Outfielder • #4
3 months ago
Springer took advantage of Nick Lodolo’s illness, homering off Scott Barlow to lead off the bottom of the first and Brent Suter in the fourth. It’s his 29th career two-homer game. Five of those have come this year, including four in just his last 39 games.