All-Star outfielder George Springer continues his struggles with injuries in his first season with the Toronto Blue Jays. After already missing time twice earlier in the season, Springer is now heading to the injured list for the third time due to a knee sprain.
Springer suffered the injury while trying to make a catch in a 3-8 loss to the Seattle Mariners over the weekend. The team revealed that Springer has a Grade 1 sprain, which is the least severe one. Still, it is unclear when the 31-year-old might be back on the field.
George Springer joined the Blue Jays as a free agent in the offseason, inking a six-year, $150 million contract. This big commitment has received some criticism, especially due to Springer’s inability to stay on the field. Still, it’s fair to say that the veteran slugger has justified the investment when healthy.
In the 49 games he played with the Blue Jays in 2021, Springer posted a .269 batting average while hitting 16 home runs and adding 35 RBIs.
With Springer out, the Blue Jays will most likely turn to veteran Corey Dickerson, whom they acquired in a trade with the Miami Marlins earlier in the offseason. Dickerson has been solid since arriving in Toronto, batting .270 with one homer and six RBIs in 14 games.
