Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer and catcher Alejandro Kirk are both out of the starting lineup on Saturday against the Los Angeles Angels at Rogers Centre. Rookie Addison Barger, who had a walk-off home run on Friday night, is starting in right field and is hitting seventh, while Brian Serven is doing the catching and batting ninth against Angels right-hander Carson Fulmer. Springer could use the day off after going hitless in eight at-bats with two strikeouts in the last two contests against the Halos. He's also hitting just .171 (13-for-76) in 19 games in August, although he has contributed four home runs, a double, triple and 10 RBI. Barger, 24, does have two home runs this month, but he's mostly struggled in his first 123 MLB at-bats, going 22-for-123 (.179) with four home runs, 17 RBI and 11 runs scored for the Jays.
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer erupted in Tuesday night's win over the visiting Cincinnati Reds at Rogers Centre, blasting two home runs in the victory. Springer hit a two-run homer off Reds right-hander Carson Spiers to left field to push the Blue Jays ahead 4-1 in the second inning, later homering again on a fly ball to left field to put Toronto on top 10-1 in the fifth frame on Tuesday against Cincinnati. The 34-year-old former All-Star had a brutal start to the season, but he's looked a lot better over the last month and a half or so, batting a healthy .269 (46-for-171) with nine homers, 31 RBI, and 28 runs scored in his last 45 outings.
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer is out of the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game against the New York Yankees. The veteran outfielder returned from a shin injury on Saturday. That being said, Springer appears to be getting a routine rest day here, so fantasy managers shouldn't need to worry about the injury anymore. Addison Barger will cover right field and bat seventh versus right-hander Gerrit Cole. Fantasy managers should be able to find a better streaming option than Barger in this tough matchup.
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (shin) fouled a pitch off his left shin in the sixth inning before leaving Friday night's game against the division-rival New York Yankees in the Bronx. He underwent precautionary X-rays that were negative, and Springer is just dealing with a contusion. It's encouraging news for the Blue Jays and fantasy managers after Springer didn't come out for the seventh frame, with the switch-hitting Steward Berroa taking over in right field. The 34-year-old former All-Star was one of fantasy's biggest busts for most of the first half of the season, but he's looked a lot better over his last 31 games, batting .322 (37-for-115) with eight home runs, seven doubles, 26 RBI, and 22 runs scored since June 25. Springer should be deemed day-to-day ahead of Saturday's showdown against the Yankees. If he gets a day or two off to recover, Addison Barger is another option alongside Berroa in Toronto's outfield.
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer will retreat to the bench on Sunday as the Blue Jays look for the three-game series sweep of the visiting Texas Rangers. With Springer sitting, rookie Addison Barger will draw into the lineup in right field and will bat seventh against Rangers right-hander Jon Gray. The 34-year-old Springer is hitting only .227 (81-for-357) on the year, but he's been useful in most fantasy leagues for his power/speed contributions as a lineup regular in Toronto with 13 long balls, 12 stolen bases, 40 RBI and 50 runs scored in 97 games played. The four-time All-Star has also been much better in the month of July, going 22-for-81 (.272) with five round-trippers, four doubles, a triple, 15 RBI, six walks and four stolen bases in 21 games. Barger will be facing Gray for the first time in his career.
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer is serving as the designated hitter and is batting leadoff on Wednesday versus the visiting Houston Astros and right-hander Ronel Blanco. A rough start to the season got Springer dropped near the bottom of Toronto's batting order in May, but a recent offensive resurgence has allowed the 34-year-old to get another shot as the table-setter for a Blue Jays team looking for a spark. Springer is currently riding a seven-game hitting streak in which he's gone 12-for-24 with four home runs, two doubles, 12 RBI and five runs scored to raise his season slash line to .215/.301/.349 with a .650 OPS in 284 at-bats. He's probably going to need to stay hot to remain in the leadoff spot, and he'll have a tough matchup on Wednesday against Blanco, who he's gone hitless against in five career at-bats.
George Springer Back In The Lineup After Injury Scare
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (hand) is back in the starting lineup on Saturday against the visiting New York Yankees and left-hander Nestor Cortes after leaving Friday's contest early after he was hit in the left hand by a pitch in the fifth inning. He is hitting fifth in the batting order. Springer's overall numbers this year -- .207 average, eight home runs, 25 RBI, eight stolen bases, 34 runs scored -- leave a lot to be desired, but he's been heating up at the dish of late. The 34-year-old veteran has two three-hit performances in his last three games with three home runs and nine total RBI. Still, in the month of June, he's hit only .205 (17-for-83) but with four home runs, two doubles, 13 RBI and a stolen bases in 24 games. In his career against Cortes, he has two hits (a solo homer) in 10 at-bats.
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (hand) was removed early during Friday's game against the New York Yankees. Springer was pulled from the contest after getting hit by a pitch on the wrist. He underwent imaging on his hand that came back negative. That is good news but doesn't officially mean Springer will be completely fine. For now, fantasy managers should consider Springer as day-to-day. There should be another update on his status this weekend. In the meantime, Davis Schneider who took over for Springer could see more playing time over the next few days.
George Springer Blasts Two More Homers, Drives In Six
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer had a monster day at the plate on Thursday, going 3-for-3 with a pair of three-run homers to lead the Jays to a 9-2 win over the New York Yankees. Springer hit both his homers off Yanks starter Carlos Rodon, with one coming in each of the first two innings. It has been an abysmal year for Springer, but he is finally showing signs of life with three homers in his last two games. That doesn't mean he's back to his old self, but it is certainly a welcome sign of life for the veteran.
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer had a nice game at the plate in Monday's 5-1 win over the White Sox. The 34-year-old went 2-for-3 with a single, a two-run home run, and a walk. Springer crushed a second-inning Nick Nastrini fastball into the left-center seats for his fourth HR of the season. Springer has seven stolen bases but has been dreadful offensively otherwise, slashing just .196/.274/.296 with 11 RBI in 201 plate appearances. He has been a solid fantasy option throughout his career and still can produce power and speed, making him a worthwhile roto player. However, fantasy managers in shallower points leagues may be able to find more impactful players to pick up.
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