Toronto Blue Jays DH George Springer suffers fractured toe

TORONTO — Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer left Saturday’s recreation in opposition to the Minnesota Twins due to a fractured massive toe on his left foot.

Miles Straw hit for Springer within the sixth inning.

Springer fouled a ball off his foot within the third inning however accomplished his at-bat, grounding out to 3rd base.

The veteran Springer got here into Saturday’s recreation batting .189 with two house runs and 6 RBIs. He was a giant a part of Toronto’s run to the 2025 World Series, hitting .309 with 32 homers and 89 RBIs within the common season and the decisive homer in Game 7 of the ALCS in opposition to Seattle.

The MVP of the 2017 World Series with Houston, Springer is within the last season of a six-year, $150 million cope with the Blue Jays.

The Blue Jays have already got 9 gamers on the injured checklist, together with six pitchers. Injured place gamers embody outfielder Anthony Santander (left shoulder), catcher Alexander Kirk (left thumb) and outfielder Addison Barger (left ankle).