Blue Jays' George Springer to Miss Time With Elbow Injury
Springer Injured in Loss to Rangers
Toronto Blue Jays center fielder George Springer will miss time with a Grade 1 UCL sprain in his right elbow, the team announced Tuesday. Springer was injured in the Blue Jays' 7-3 loss to the Texas Rangers on Monday night. He was removed from the game in the fifth inning after experiencing discomfort in his elbow while making a throw to first base.
MRI Confirms Sprain
An MRI on Tuesday confirmed the Grade 1 UCL sprain. The Blue Jays said Springer will be placed on the 10-day injured list and will be reevaluated in one week. The injury is not expected to require surgery.
Springer's Injury a Blow to Blue Jays
Springer's injury is a significant blow to the Blue Jays, who are already without outfielder Teoscar Hernandez due to a hamstring injury. Springer is one of the team's best players and is a key part of their offense. He is batting .267 with 14 home runs and 49 RBIs this season.
Blue Jays to Call Up Bradley Zimmer
The Blue Jays are expected to call up outfielder Bradley Zimmer from Triple-A Buffalo to take Springer's place on the roster. Zimmer has been hitting .281 with 10 home runs and 40 RBIs in 76 games at Triple-A this season.
Springer's Injury Timeline
The Blue Jays have not provided a specific timetable for Springer's return, but Grade 1 UCL sprains typically take 4-6 weeks to heal. If Springer is able to return in that timeframe, he could be back in the Blue Jays' lineup by the end of July.
Blue Jays Still in Playoff Contention
Despite Springer's injury, the Blue Jays remain in contention for a wild-card spot in the American League. They are currently 4.5 games behind the final wild-card spot with 60 games remaining in the regular season.
Conclusion
George Springer's elbow injury is a major setback for the Toronto Blue Jays. Springer is one of the team's best players and his absence will be felt. However, the Blue Jays still have a strong team and they remain in contention for a playoff spot.
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