George Springer
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July 8, 2026
Goes yard in return to lineup
Springer went 1-for-4 with a walk, a solo home run and a second run scored in Wednesday's 10-0 rout of the Giants.
Analysis
Back in the lineup for the first time since June 30, Springer went back-to-back with Vladimir Guerrero in the ninth inning off Ryan Walker to put an exclamation point on the Blue Jays' offensive outburst. Springer picked up right where he left off prior to being away from the team due to the birth of his child -- over his last 14 games in June, he slashed .281/.333/.439 with two homers, three steals, five RBI and eight runs.
July 8, 2026
Making first start since June 30
Springer will start at designated hitter and bat cleanup in Wednesday's game against the Giants.
Analysis
Toronto reinstated Springer from the family medical emergency list Monday, but he was held out of the lineup for the club's first two games of its series in San Francisco. Springer will return to the lineup for the finale in what will be his first start since June 30, and he'll bat somewhere other than the leadoff spot for the first time all season while manager John Schneider sticks with Ernie Clement atop the batting order for the third straight contest. The arrangement won't necessarily be a permanent one, but slotting behind Vladimir Guerrero in the order could prove beneficial for Springer, who has struggled to a .221/.308/.373 batting line over 276 plate appearances on the season.
July 7, 2026
Out of Tuesday's lineup
Springer isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Giants.
Analysis
Springer will miss out on the starting nine for a second straight game since returning from the family emergency list Monday. Sean Keys will fill in as Toronto's designated hitter and bat seventh.
July 6, 2026
Activated, but not in lineup Monday
The Blue Jays reinstated Springer (personal) from the family emergency medical list Monday.
Analysis
Springer is back with the Blue Jays, but he'll have to wait at least one more day to re-enter the lineup while Toronto goes with Sean Keys as its designated hitter in Monday's series opener in San Francisco. The Blue Jays reopened a spot on the 26-man active roster for Springer by placing reliever Braydon Fisher (personal) on the bereavement list.
July 6, 2026
Not in Monday's lineup
Springer (personal) is not in the Blue Jays' starting lineup against the Giants on Monday.
Analysis
Springer was moved from the paternity list to the family medical emergency list Saturday and is expected to join the Blue Jays for their series in San Francisco, but he will not be in the lineup for the series opener. Sean Keys will serve as Toronto's designated hitter and bat fifth.
July 4, 2026
Moved to Family Emergency List
The Blue Jays are placing Springer on the Family Medical Emergency List on Saturday, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.
Analysis
Springer's time on the paternity list was set to expire Saturday, but the move ensures that he can still be away from the team, and he is expected to rejoin the Blue Jays in San Francisco next week. Vladimir Guerrero and Sean Keys will both continue to handle DH duties for as long as Springer is sidelined.