Toronto Blue Jays outfielder and designated hitter George Springer has been added to the 10-day injured list following a fractured big toe sustained during Saturday’s matchup with the Minnesota Twins.
The injury occurred when Springer made contact with an 0-1 pitch from Twins pitcher Joe Ryan, sending the ball directly into his left foot. Despite the painful collision, the veteran player completed his at-bat, ultimately grounding out to the third baseman before being substituted by Myles Straw in the sixth inning.
To fill the roster spot, Toronto has brought up outfielder Eloy Jimenez from their Triple-A affiliate, the Buffalo Bisons.
The 36-year-old Springer has struggled at the plate this season, posting a .185 batting average with two home runs and six RBIs across 14 games. Since joining Toronto in 2022, he has maintained excellent durability, appearing in no fewer than 133 games each season.
Springer began his major league career with the Houston Astros, where he played from 2014 through 2020. His standout achievement came in 2017 when he captured World Series MVP honors during Houston’s championship run.
Throughout his professional career, the outfielder has compiled a .266 batting average alongside 295 home runs and 802 RBIs.
Meanwhile, Jimenez, age 29, has recorded a .257 batting average with one home run and five RBIs through 11 games with Buffalo this season.
