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.

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Sources say that the Blue Jays will give Springer a six-year deal worth $150 million. The deal is said to be completed and Toronto is expected to announce the signing once Springer passes his physical.

Earlier rumors claimed that the New York Mets were also in the running for Springer. The Mets have a new billionaire owner, Steve Cohen, who is clearly ready to spend big money to build the team after signing former Cleveland Indians superstar Francisco Lindor to a huge contract.

However, the Blue Jays ended up offering Springer a better deal. The 31-year-old outfielder played all seven of his professional seasons with the Houston Astros, winning the World Series with the team in 2017 and the American League pennant in 2019.

A three-time All-Star, Springer had a batting average of .265 last year, with 14 home runs and 32 RBIs during the shortened season.

On paper, Springer is the perfect veteran addition to this young Toronto team that finished last season with a winning record and qualified for the postseason for the first time since 2016. The Blue Jays’ best players outside of Springer, Cavan Biggio, Bo Bichette, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr., are all under the age of 25.

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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.

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Sources say that the Blue Jays will give Springer a six-year deal worth $150 million. The deal is said to be completed and Toronto is expected to announce the signing once Springer passes his physical.

Earlier rumors claimed that the New York Mets were also in the running for Springer. The Mets have a new billionaire owner, Steve Cohen, who is clearly ready to spend big money to build the team after signing former Cleveland Indians superstar Francisco Lindor to a huge contract.

However, the Blue Jays ended up offering Springer a better deal. The 31-year-old outfielder played all seven of his professional seasons with the Houston Astros, winning the World Series with the team in 2017 and the American League pennant in 2019.

A three-time All-Star, Springer had a batting average of .265 last year, with 14 home runs and 32 RBIs during the shortened season.

On paper, Springer is the perfect veteran addition to this young Toronto team that finished last season with a winning record and qualified for the postseason for the first time since 2016. The Blue Jays’ best players outside of Springer, Cavan Biggio, Bo Bichette, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr., are all under the age of 25.

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