https://www.mlb.com/bluejays/video/montoyo-on-george-springer-injury George Springer exits with wrist injury Connor Byrne, MLB Trade Rumors 8/7/2020. A variety of newsletters you'll love, delivered straight to you. Outfielder George Springer’s debut with the Toronto Blue Jays will have to wait. Manager Charlie Montoyo told reporters on Wednesday that Springer will be placed on the injured … This is a space where subscribers can engage with each other and Globe staff. The team announced Wednesday that the prized off-season signing will begin the season on the injured list with a Grade 2 left oblique strain. Also available in French and Mandarin. Toronto opens the season in the Bronx on Thursday against the New York Yankees. "The days off after, obviously would he be at full strength versus not, and the potential downside risk of that.". To encourage thoughtful and respectful conversations, first and last names will appear with each submission to CBC/Radio-Canada's online communities (except in children and youth-oriented communities). read Audio for this article is not available at this time. Springer was placed on the 10-day injured list retroactive to Monday with the injury, which has delayed his debut with the Blue Jays. George Springer injury update: Astros star (head) day to day after scary crash into wall ... George Springer left Tuesday's against the Brewers on a cart after crashing into the wall to make a catch. “We’re doing what’s best for him.”. 5. Houston Astros activated RF George Springer from the 7-day disabled list. We aim to create a safe and valuable space for discussion and debate. Springer batted .265 with 14 homers and 32 RBIs in 51 regular-season games last season. Left-handed starter Robbie Ray will also begin the season on the IL after injuring his elbow falling down some stairs at his home. Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. The Jays are without centre-fielder George Springer, the biggest free-agent addition in franchise history, because of a Grade 2 oblique strain. That means: If you do not see your comment posted immediately, it is being reviewed by the moderation team and may appear shortly, generally within an hour. Springer was placed on the 10-day injured list retroactive to Monday with the injury, which has delayed his debut with the Blue Jays. If you would like to write a letter to the editor, please forward it to letters@globeandmail.com. Manager Dusty Baker said Springer could be used as a defensive replacement but can’t hit. Springer, 31, signed a six-year, $150 million contract in January after seven seasons with the Houston Astros. Atkins said Ray's return will depend on when he can get back to a comfortable 80 pitch count, and added the team will get a clearer idea of how close he is after the next couple of live batting practices and throwing sessions. 351 King Street East, Suite 1600, Toronto, ON Canada, M5A 0N1, Just $1.99 per week for the first 24 weeks, var select={root:".js-sub-pencil",control:".js-sub-pencil-control",open:"o-sub-pencil--open",closed:"o-sub-pencil--closed"},dom={},allowExpand=!0;function pencilInit(o){var e=arguments.length>1&&void 0!==arguments[1]&&arguments[1];select.root=o,dom.root=document.querySelector(select.root),dom.root&&(dom.control=document.querySelector(select.control),dom.control.addEventListener("click",onToggleClicked),setPanelState(e),window.addEventListener("scroll",onWindowScroll),dom.root.removeAttribute("hidden"))}function isPanelOpen(){return dom.root.classList.contains(select.open)}function setPanelState(o){dom.root.classList[o?"add":"remove"](select.open),dom.root.classList[o? George Springer, the former Houston Astros outfielder who signed a six-year deal with the Blue Jays in the offseason, has a Grade 2 oblique strain. This is a space where subscribers can engage with each other and Globe staff. Atkins also said starting pitcher Robbie Ray is recovering well from a bruised left elbow and could return soon, and that injured pitchers Nate Pearson (right adductor strain) and Thomas Hatch (right elbow impingement) are throwing without pain. Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins says injured outfielder George Springer is day-to-day with a strained left oblique muscle and could be available when Toronto plays its first game at its temporary home in Dunedin, Florida. Comments that violate our community guidelines will not be posted. Blue Jays outlast Yankees in extra innings to pick up opening day win. The Blue Jays open the season against the New York Yankees on Thursday afternoon. Reply. WATCH | The National: Jays begin another abnormal season in COVID era: Springer, the 2017 World Series MVP with Houston ,was scratched from a game on March 9 because of tightness in his abdominal muscles and did not play in any exhibitions after March 21. Pseudonyms will no longer be permitted. George Springer "may need a day or two" off before returning to @Astros lineup, Jeff Luhnow said on @SportsTalk790 moments ago, but initial tests on Springer's head and neck were encouraging. Please log in to listen to this story. New York on the verge of legalizing recreational cannabis. Good player, just injury prone. Comments are welcome while open. TORONTO -- Star outfielder George Springer has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 strain to his left oblique, Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins announced Tuesday. Springer had been dealing with some “mild tightness” in the area initially, but due to some inflammation, the Blue Jays had Springer undergo an MRI, prior to Tuesday’s 9-3 win over the Phillies in Grapefruit League play. George Springer is having a lot of trouble staying healthy right now. The 31-year-old hit .240 with one homer and two runs batted in through 25 at-bats over 10 spring training games. Outfielder George Springer’s debut with the Toronto Blue Jays will have to wait. Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer will begin the regular season in the injured list. He will be placed on the IL retroactive to March 29. He hit four more home runs in 13 post-season games. "It's a matter of thinking about the entire season, thinking about where we are in the season, and what it would have meant if he did play.," Atkins said. © Copyright 2021 The Globe and Mail Inc. All rights reserved. Avoid the use of toxic and offensive language. George Springer is eligible to rejoin the Toronto Blue Jays as soon as April 8. Readers can also interact with The Globe on Facebook and Twitter . We reserve the right to close comments at any time. Center fielder George Springer, who after being pursued by the Mets signed a six-year, $150 million deal with the Blue Jays, has a grade 2 oblique strain and will be reevaluated this weekend. Toronto signed Springer as a free agent to a $150 million US, six-year contract over the off-season. Audience Relations, CBC P.O. Budlight Selig. "But can't guarantee that and want to make sure that progresses very well. AUG. 7: Springer has a sprained wrist, manager Dusty Baker said Friday (via Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle). We aim to have all comments reviewed in a timely manner. Springer came into the matchup slashing .296/.388/.573 with 30 home runs and 78 RBIs in 104 games this season. "Really encouraged by [Ray's] bounce-back," Atkins said. 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The Blue Jays have played their opening game in their second pandemic season. And though fans hope it's longer than last year's 60-game schedule, it's still too early to tell if the Jays will play any games on Canadian soil. Latest on Toronto Blue Jays center fielder George Springer including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN ... Springer humbled to be All-Star starter despite injury. ... An MRI on Monday showed Springer’s injury … Springer continues to make progress through his oblique injury, but he's again considered day-to-day. Springer was injured during Spring Training on March 23. Toronto Blue Jays OF George Springer will begin the 2021 MLB season on the injured list due to an oblique strain, Manager Charlie Montoyo told reporters on Wednesday. Atkins said the injury will be re-evaluated after four or five days of rest when Springer and the team will decide what’s next. Click here to subscribe. Add some “good” to your morning and evening. The Blue Jays … Blue Jays’ George Springer, Robbie Ray questionable for opening day, Kirby Yates out for the season By Laura Armstrong Staff Reporter Tue., March 23, 2021 timer 3 min. "He's throwing with 100-per-cent aggression and feeling much more like the Robbie Ray that he was before the injury.". 4 days ago. Concussion. Atkins said Springer likely could have played in Toronto's 3-2 season-opening win over the Yankees in New York on Thursday, but at this point in the season the Blue Jays want to ensure players are at 100 per cent. Springer hasn't played in a game since March 21 and only … Thank you for your patience. Springer travelled with the club and is doing “baseball activities,” Montoyo said. October 30, 2014 Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. Springer was diagnosed with a Grade 2 left oblique strain on Tuesday, an injury which typically takes several weeks to recover from. October 30, 2014: RF George Springer assigned to Indios de Mayaguez. That puts Springer's status for Opening Day in doubt, but even if he begins the year on the injured … UPDATED: Read our community guidelines here. Full Disclaimer. Manager Charlie Montoyo told reporters on Wednesday that Springer will be placed on the injured list with a Grade 2 strain of his left oblique. Follow topics and authors relevant to your reading interests. May 12, 2015: Houston Astros sent OF George Springer on a rehab assignment to Corpus Christi Hooks. Please note that CBC does not endorse the opinions expressed in comments. “(His latest) MRI showed improvement. Read our. Our hope is to get him back as soon as possible,” manager Charlie Montoyo said. If you are looking to give feedback on our new site, please send it along to, To view this site properly, enable cookies in your browser. Toronto Blue Jays star outfielder George Springer will begin the season on the injured list, manager Charlie Montoyo announced Wednesday. Welcome to The Globe and Mail’s comment community. By submitting a comment, you accept that CBC has the right to reproduce and publish that comment in whole or in part, in any manner CBC chooses. Springer eventually stood up under his own power, but still had to be carted off the field. Toronto Blue Jays center fielder George Springer (4) against the New York Yankees at TD Ballpark in Dunedin, Fla. on March 17, 2021. We hope to have this fixed soon. Springer has endured a few IL stints over the years: Left quad discomfort put Springer on the shelf in 2017, and a sprained left thumb did so in 2018. I'm a print subscriber, link to my account, Read more about following topics and authors. This is typical George Springer, cousin to Aaron Judge (in spirit, injury spirit). Bleacher Report - Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer will begin the regular season in the injured list. It is a priority for CBC to create a website that is accessible to all Canadians including people with visual, hearing, motor and cognitive challenges. Sept. 3: Astros center fielder George Springer was carted of the field in tonight’s game following a collision with the center-field wall, and manager A.J. The three-time All-Star is a .270 lifetime hitter with 174 home runs and 458 RBIs in 795 games. Comments on this story are moderated according to our Submission Guidelines. Welcome to The Globe and Mail’s comment community. May 6, 2015: Houston Astros placed RF George Springer on the 7-day disabled list. "There's a real chance he's ready to go and at the hundred-per-cent strength level as soon as he's eligible, which would be our first game back home in Dunedin," Atkins said Friday. Astros outfielder George Springer, who was forced to leave the Astros' 11-4 win over the Angels on Monday when he was hit on the left elbow by a pitch, isn’t in the lineup for either game of Tuesday’s doubleheader against the Angels. After missing the last four games with lower back stiffness, he is back on the injured list with a strained hamstring. Springer was placed on the 10-day injured list retroactive to Monday with the injury, which has delayed his debut with the Blue Jays. 2:24. Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins says injured outfielder George Springer is day-to-day with a strained left oblique muscle and could be available when Toronto plays its first game at its temporary home in Dunedin, Fla. Non-subscribers can read and sort comments but will not be able to engage with them in any way. This translation has been automatically generated and has not been verified for accuracy. Video of the play shows the moment Springer went head first into the wall. Right-hander Ross Stripling will take Ray’s place as the starter for Saturday’s second game of the series with the Yankees. All three were placed on the DL retroactive to Monday. Everything you need to know about the Blue Jays this year, CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices. 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