George Springer
Breakdown
Performance
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August 15, 2026
On bench Saturday
Springer isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Yankees.
Analysis
Springer will grab a seat on the bench to begin Saturday's game after going 0-for-4 with a run scored and two strikeouts in Friday's series opener. Alejandro Kirk will move into the DH spot, affording Brandon Valenzuela a start behind the plate.
August 12, 2026
Absent from lineup Wednesday
Springer is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Red Sox.
Analysis
Kazuma Okamoto will serve as the Blue Jays' designated hitter as he comes back from a knee issue, so Springer will grab a seat Wednesday. Springer has gone just 3-for-22 at the plate over his last seven contests.
August 11, 2026
Swipes another bag Monday
Springer went 1-for-4 with a run scored and a stolen base in Monday's win over the Red Sox.
Analysis
The veteran slugger singled in the sixth inning and swiped second before coming home with the winning run in a 2-1 victory. Springer's had a tough season on the health front, seeing action in 89 of the Blue Jays' 120 games, but he appears to be back in top form -- since the All-Star break he's delivered a .287/.360/.463 slash line with three of his 12 homers and three of his nine steals on the year, to go along with 11 runs and 14 RBI in 23 contests.
August 10, 2026
Checking back in lineup Monday
Springer (shoulder) will start at designated hitter and bat cleanup in Monday's game against the Red Sox.
Analysis
Springer will make his return to the starting nine after a tight left shoulder kept him on the bench for the Blue Jays' final two games of their weekend series in Philadelphia. The 36-year-old was able to make an appearance as a pinch runner in Saturday's 7-5 win in 11 innings, and the shoulder issue apparently is no longer inhibiting him at the plate either.
August 9, 2026
Not included in lineup Sunday
Springer (shoulder) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies.
Analysis
Springer will miss a second straight start while he tends to a tight left shoulder. The 36-year-old was able to make an appearance off the bench as a pinch runner Saturday, so at this stage it doesn't look like he's at risk of landing on the injured list.