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Blue Jays Avoid Serious Setback After George Springer's Early Injury Exit

Toronto Blue Jays On SI·Zion Trammel·about 1 month ago
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Injuries stink. There is no other way to put it. Unfortunately, the Toronto Blue Jays are no strangers to the injured list. Four starting pitchers (José Berríos, Shane Bieber, Cody Ponce, and Max Scherzer) are on the shelf. Three outfielders, including Nathan Lukes, Addison Barger, and Anthony Santander, are injured, and catcher Alejandro Kirk is also dealing with an injury. However, the Blue Jays had finally been receiving some good news as designated hitter George Springer was activated from the 10-day injured list on April 29th with a left toe fracture. But on Saturday, Blue Jays' fans had to hold their breath. Springer Leaves Game After Hit-by-Pitch Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer celebrates with his teammates. | Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images In the top of the third inning, starting pitcher Connor Prielipp threw an 88 mph slider that caught the same toe that Springer fractured. He went to the ground immediately, and Toronto's trainer tended to Springer.…

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