Blue Jays’ George Springer fractures big toe vs. Twins

Designated hitter George Springer was faraway from Saturday’s sport towards the Minnesota Twins with a left big toe fracture, the crew introduced.

Springer appeared to endure the harm when he fouled a ball off his foot within the third inning. It was Springer’s second plate look of the sport, and he was pinch-hit for by Myles Straw in his subsequent flip up.

The information continues what has been a troubling begin for the Blue Jays on the harm entrance. Toronto is already with out two of its largest bats, as each Alejandro Kirk and Addison Barger are already on the injured record.

Springer, the lead-off hitter for the Blue Jays, entered Saturday’s sport slashing .189/.283/.377 with two house runs and 4 RBIs this season.

The 36-year-old slugger is coming off a resurgent 2025 season that noticed him earn a Silver Slugger award. He slashed .309/.399/.560 final season and his .959 OPS ranked second within the AL behind Aaron Judge.

Toronto is now coping with key accidents to each its pitching employees and lineup.

Trey Yesavage, Shane Bieber and Jose Berrios are among the many Jays starters who’re nonetheless working their method again from accidents.