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| Jun 30 2025 | Manager John Schneider said after Monday's 5-4 win over the Yankees that Springer (undisclosed) is expected to be fine for Tuesday's game against New York, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer was injured on a slide into third base in the bottom of the sixth inning Monday and was promptly removed from the game in the top of the seventh, but it sounds like it was more for precautionary reasons. Springer has avoided a serious injury and isn't expected to require any further testing. The veteran outfielder is slashing .263/.360/.459 with 11 home runs, 40 RBI, 42 runs scored and nine stolen bases across 305 plate appearances this season. |
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| Jun 28 2025 | Springer went 3-for-5 with two runs scored, two RBI and a stolen base in Friday's win over the Red Sox. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 35-year-old outfielder extended his hitting streak to six games, a stretch in which he's gone 12-for-23 (.522) with a homer, two steals, seven runs and eight RBI. Springer's heater has boosted his OPS on the season to .832 -- which would be his best mark since 2021, his first year with Toronto. |
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| Jun 26 2025 | Springer went 2-for-4 with a walk, two RBI and a stolen base in Wednesday's loss to the Guardians. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The steal was his eighth of the season but his first in over a month, as he hadn't even attempted a stolen base since May 21. Springer's heating up again at the plate, rapping out nine hits in the last five games. Through 20 contests in June, he's slashing .268/.316/.437 with three homers, 10 runs and 15 RBI. |
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| Jun 25 2025 | Springer went 3-for-5 with a grand slam and two additional runs scored in Tuesday's 10-6 win over the Guardians. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran outfielder ended a 12-game homerless drought when he wiped the bases clean in the eighth inning, crushing a Hunter Gaddis fastball 421 feet to left-center field. Springer continues to put a disappointing 2024 behind him, and through 19 contests in June he's slashing .254/.297/.433 with three of his 11 homers and 13 of his 36 RBI on the season. |
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| Jun 22 2025 | Springer is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer appears to be getting some routine maintenance after he started each of the Blue Jays' previous five games. His absence from the lineup frees up the designated hitter spot for Vladimir Guerrero. |
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| Jun 15 2025 | Springer is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer had started the previous 17 contests but will receive Sunday off after going 0-for-8 in the first two games of the series. Will Robertson is making his MLB debut in right field Sunday for Toronto. |
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| Jun 7 2025 | Springer went 1-for-3 with a walk and a two-run home run in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Twins. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 35-year-old played hero by taking Griffin Jax deep in the eighth inning to put the Blue Jays in front 4-3, before the teams traded runs in the ninth. Springer is up to 10 homers on the season, with half of them coming in the last nine games -- a stretch in which he's batting .281 (9-for-32) with nine RBI and 10 runs scored. |
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| May 31 2025 | Springer went 2-for-3 with a walk, two solo home runs and a third run scored in Saturday's 8-7 win over the A's. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Both blasts came off Gunnar Hoglund, with Springer taking the rookie right-hander deep in the third and fifth innings. The 35-year-old outfielder is up to eight homers on the season, including three in the last three games as he emerges from a slump that had seen him slash .098/.260/.171 with zero RBI over his prior 14 contests. |
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| May 30 2025 | Springer went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Thursday's 12-0 win over the A's. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer launched Toronto's fourth homer of the game in just the third inning Thursday, a 376-foot shot off Anthony Maldonado to extend the Jays' lead to 11-0. It's the sixth home run this season for Springer, who'd gone just 1-for-15 in his previous six contests. Still, it's been a strong bounce-back campaign thus far for the veteran outfielder -- Springer's slashing .250/.367/.445 with 26 runs scored, 19 RBI and seven stolen bases across 196 plate appearances. |
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| May 26 2025 | Springer isn't part of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Rangers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer is in the midst of a slump, going 2-for-29 at the plate over his last 10 games. He'll get the day off Monday as Anthony Santander fills in at right field and bats fifth. |
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| May 22 2025 | Springer is not in the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Padres. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer had two hits in Wednesday's win over the Padres but before that had been in an 0-for-15 rut at the dish. He'll get a breather in the series finale while Nathan Lukes patrols right field for the Blue Jays. |
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| May 18 2025 | Springer is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer started the previous 14 games, and he'll receive Sunday off after posting a .196/.328/.431 slash line with three doubles and three homers during that stretch. Jonatan Clase and Nathan Lukes will start in the corner outfield spots while Anthony Santander (hip) returns to the lineup as the designated hitter. |
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| May 11 2025 | Springer went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run, a double and two total runs scored in Sunday's 9-1 win over the Mariners. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer is up to five homers on the year, three of which he's launched over nine games in May. He's batting .273 (9-for-33) this month. Overall, he's hitting .297 with a .921 OPS, 18 RBI, 21 runs scored and six stolen bases over 37 contests. Springer continues to see steady playing time between designated hitter and the corner outfield spots. |
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| May 6 2025 | Springer went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 8-3 loss to the Angels. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer took Tyler Anderson deep to open the scoring in the first inning. Over four games in May, Springer is 5-for-13 with two homers, three RBI and a stolen base. The veteran outfielder has cooled off a bit from his sizzling first couple of weeks, but he's still batting .316 with a .960 OPS, four homers, 15 RBI, 14 runs scored, five stolen bases, eight doubles and a triple over 32 contests. |
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| May 2 2025 | Springer went 1-for-1 with two walks, two runs scored, one stolen base and a solo home run in Friday's 5-3 win over the Guardians. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer was back in the starting lineup after getting Thursday off and played a key role in the Blue Jays' victory Friday. He belted a solo home run off Logan Allen in the fifth inning to give Toronto a lead, and after stealing second base in the eighth, Springer came around to score on a two-run single by Nathan Lukes. Springer ranks fourth and sixth in the American League in OPS (.946) and batting average (.314), respectively. |
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| May 1 2025 | Springer is absent from the lineup for Thursday's contest against the Red Sox. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer had started the last 11 games but will get a breather for the series finale. The Blue Jays are going with Alan Roden, Daulton Varsho and Nathan Lukes in their outfield Thursday. |
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| Apr 21 2025 | Springer went 1-for-2 with a walk and two stolen bases in a loss to the Astros on Monday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toronto's lineup looked overwhelmed against Astros hurler Hunter Brown, but Springer was still able to make his fantasy managers happy with the pair of swipes, and he was the only Blue Jays player to reach base more than once in the loss. Springer has tailed off a bit of late -- over his past nine games, he's batting just .192 -- but the veteran outfielder still holds a robust .349/.425/.556 slash line on the season. |
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| Apr 18 2025 | Springer went 2-for-4 with a double and two runs scored in Friday's win over Seattle. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer led off the second inning with a single and the fourth frame with a double, eventually coming around to score following both knocks. It's been a resurgent start to the season by the veteran outfielder, who's slashing .385/.441/.615 with two home runs, four doubles, 10 RBI and two stolen bases over 52 at-bats (18 games). Friday marked Springer's eighth multi-hit effort of the campaign already. |
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| Apr 16 2025 | Springer (wrist) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against Atlanta. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer will end up going without a start in all three games of the Blue Jays' series versus Atlanta while he tends to a swollen left wrist. He could be available off the bench Wednesday, though with an off day on tap Thursday, the Blue Jays could prefer to stay away from him. If Springer's wrist is still bothering him heading into the weekend series with the Mariners, a stint on the injured list could be necessary. |
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| Apr 15 2025 | Springer (wrist) remains out of the Blues Jays' lineup for Tuesday's game against Atlanta. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer tweaked his wrist Sunday against the Orioles and will sit for the second straight game, as Myles Straw gets the nod in center with Addison Barger manning right field. Springer continues to be listed as day-to-day. His next chance to start will be Wednesday against Spencer Strider and Atlanta. |
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| Apr 14 2025 | Blue Jays manager John Schneider said that Springer -- who is out of the lineup for Monday's game against Atlanta due to left wrist inflammation -- will take batting practice, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer was forced out of Sunday's 7-6 win over the Orioles after tweaking his wrist during a fifth-inning at-bat, but he appears to have avoided a serious issue after an X-ray and MRI both came back clean. The Blue Jays will wait and see how his wrist responds to BP before determining if he'll be available off the bench Monday or if he'll be ready to return to the lineup Tuesday. |
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| Apr 13 2025 | Springer (wrist) underwent X-rays, which came back negative, on his left wrist following Sunday's 7-6 win over the Orioles, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer exited the contest in the fifth inning after tweaking his left wrist during his at-bat in the top of the frame. The outfielder is considered day-to-day for the time being, and he seems to have avoided a significant injury ahead of Toronto's three-game set at home with Atlanta beginning Monday. |
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| Apr 9 2025 | Springer is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game in Boston. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer reached base seven times in the first two games of the series, but he will begin Wednesday's contest on the bench. Alan Roden is in right field and Nathan Lukes is in center field for the Blue Jays. |
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| Apr 7 2025 | Springer went 4-for-4 with three RBI and a run scored in Monday's win over Boston. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer was a nuisance at the plate for Boston's pitching staff all night and reached base safely in each of his five plate appearances. He knocked RBI singles in the third, fifth and seventh innings. After turning in the worst offensive season of his career (.674 OPS through 613 plate appearances) last year, Springer has been on a tear to begin the 2025 campaign. He's slashing .455/.514/.667 with eight RBI through 11 games. |
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| Apr 6 2025 | Springer (back) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran outfielder departed Saturday's contest with lower-back spasms after colliding with the outfield wall, and he'll be out of the starting nine for at least one game. Springer didn't appear to have any major issues while going through a pre-game workout Sunday, per Keegan Matheson of MLB.com, which could indicate a quick return to the lineup. |
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| Apr 5 2025 | Springer suffered lower back spasms after a collision with the wall Saturday against the Mets, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer was attempting to make a catch in the ninth inning but got turned around and hit the wall. He walked off the field under his own power and has avoided a serious injury. Manager John Schneider said no further tests will be necessary and that Springer will be evaluated Sunday. |
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| Apr 2 2025 | Springer went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Nationals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer took an 85 mph changeup from MacKenzie Gore deep to left field for a 368-foot homer in the fourth inning, his first of the 2025 campaign. Springer has recorded an RBI in four straight games and has gone 7-for-15 with two doubles, one home run and five RBI over that span. He'll look to continue his momentum this weekend against the Mets. |
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| Mar 29 2025 | Springer isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Baltimore. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer will get a day to rest Saturday after going 2-for-7 with a run scored and a steal through the first two games of the series. His absence will allow Davis Schneider to start in left field while batting seventh. |
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| Mar 22 2025 | Springer went 1-for-3 with a walk and a three-run home run in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Phillies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran outfielder finally connected on his first long ball of the spring when he drove a Jose Ruiz offering over the center-field fence in the third inning. Springer is still batting just .114 (4-for-35) through 14 Grapefruit League appearances, but he has an 8:9 BB:K and might finally be getting his timing down with Opening Day less than a week away. He's set for an everyday role in an outfield corner, and it's unlikely he'll shift back to center field to help cover for the early-season absence of Daulton Varsho (shoulder). |
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| Mar 19 2025 | Springer says he feels good despite batting .107 (3-for-28) this spring with zero home runs, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports. "I feel great, actually," Springer said. "For me, it's about the process. It's not about the results. I want to make sure that I'm swinging at the right pitches and getting my swing off. Yeah, obviously everyone would like to see the ball hit the grass, but for me specifically, I'm working on the mechanical side of it." | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While the 35-year-old isn't concerned about his lack of results in camp, fantasy investors likely are. Springer's .674 OPS and 50.7 percent groundball rate last season were career worsts, and it wasn't due to simple bad luck as his average exit velocity, max exit velocity and bat speed all showed declines. If he can't turn things around quickly to begin the regular season, the Blue Jays will have to give serious thought to handing some of his playing time to younger options, such as prospect Alan Roden. |
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| Mar 6 2025 | Blue Jays manager John Schneider indicated Thursday that Springer might not be his leadoff hitter in 2025, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The overwhelming majority of Springer's starts since joining the Blue Jays have come from the leadoff spot and Schneider didn't dismiss using the outfielder there again this season, but he's also considering Bo Bichette for the top of the batting order, "depending on who we're facing." Vladimir Guerrero and Anthony Santander are slated to hit second and third, respectively, while Schneider mentioned leadoff and cleanup as options for Bichette. It's possible Springer will be used in whichever of those two spots Bichette doesn't occupy. |
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| Feb 19 2025 | Manager John Schneider said Wednesday that Springer might see some playing time in left field this season, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer has played just three innings in left field at the major-league level and those came back in 2018. However, like Springer, Anthony Santander has also primarily been a right fielder in his career, so Springer could accommodate him some days by shifting to left. Schneider also noted that Springer is a prime candidate to bat leadoff in 2025, which is where he's spent the overwhelming majority of his time with Toronto. |
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| Sep 25 2024 | Springer is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer is getting the night off after starting in both of the last two contests and four of the last five tilts. Nathan Lukes will cover right field and bat second for the Blue Jays. |
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| Sep 22 2024 | Springer is absent from the lineup for Sunday's game in Tampa Bay. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer will get his third day off in the last seven contests as the Blue Jays get a look at some of their younger outfielders. Joey Loperfido, Jonatan Clase and Nathan Lukes will patrol the outfield for Toronto on Sunday. |
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| Sep 19 2024 | Springer is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rangers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer will get a breather Thursday while the Blue Jays wrap up their series in Texas with a day game after a night game. Nathan Lukes will cover Springer's usual spot in right field and will bat leadoff. |
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| Sep 15 2024 | Springer is absent from Sunday's lineup against St. Louis. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer will begin Sunday's game on the bench after going 0-for-5 with two strikeouts in the Blue Jays' 7-2 win over the Cardinals on Saturday. Addison Barger will start in right field and bat sixth against St. Louis right-hander Miles Mikolas. |
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| Sep 7 2024 | Springer isn't in the Blue Jays' lineup Saturday versus Atlanta. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer will get a chance to rest Saturday after going 1-for-5 with a strikeout during a loss in Friday's series opener. Nathan Lukes will fill the void in right field and bat leadoff. |
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| Sep 1 2024 | Springer is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer is mired in a 3-for-29 slump and will hit the bench for Sunday's series finale in Minnesota. Addison Barger is starting in left field and batting cleanup for Toronto. |
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| Aug 30 2024 | Springer isn't in Toronto's lineup for Friday's game versus the Twins. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going 2-for-14 with a homer and three RBI during the Blue Jays' four-game series against Boston, Springer will take a seat for Friday's series opener in Minneapolis. Addison Barger will patrol right field while Springer rests, moving Ernie Clement to third base and opening up shortstop for Leo Jimenez. |
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| Aug 26 2024 | Springer went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer and a walk in Monday's win over Boston. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer put the Blue Jays on the board with his three-run shot during the team's five-run fifth inning. He's gone deep four times in his last six contests after hitting just one homer over his previous 24 appearances. Springer bumped his slash line up to .222/.303/.392 with 54 RBI and 38 extra-base hits over 511 plate appearances. |
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| Aug 24 2024 | Springer isn't in Toronto's lineup for Saturday's game versus the Angels. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going 0-for-8 with an RBI and two strikeouts through the first two games of the series, Springer will get Saturday off to regroup. Addison Barger will fill the void in right field and bat seventh. |
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| Aug 22 2024 | Springer went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Wednesday's 11-7 loss to the Reds. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran outfielder drove the second pitch he saw from Nick Martinez just over the wall in left field, giving Springer the 60th leadoff homer of his career. He's gone yard three times in the last two contests as part of a six-game hitting streak, but hot streaks have been rare for Springer in 2024 -- on the season, he's slashing just .223/.304/.387 with 17 home runs, 13 steals, 50 RBI and 62 runs. |
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| Aug 20 2024 | Springer went 2-for-5 with a pair of home runs and three total RBI in Tuesday's 10-3 win over Cincinnati. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer extended Toronto's lead to 4-1 in the second inning with a two-run homer off Carson Spiers before adding a solo shot in the fifth. The 34-year-old Springer had just one home run in 24 games coming into Tuesday -- he'd gone just 17-for-94 (.181) with a .508 OPS in that span. Overall, Springer's slashing .222/.301/.381 with 16 homers, 49 RBI, 61 runs scored and 13 steals across 489 plate appearances this season. |
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| Aug 12 2024 | Springer is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Angels. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer will sit for the series opener after going 2-for-12 with one home run and three RBI in the Blue Jays' three-game weekend series against the Athletics. Steward Berroa is starting in right field and batting ninth against Angels right-hander Davis Daniel. |
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| Aug 9 2024 | Springer went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 3-1 win over the Athletics. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer hit his 59th career leadoff home run to give the Blue Jays the early lead. It was the 34-year-old's first long ball since a two-homer game July 21, and he has gone just 4-for-27 at the plate so far in August. On the season, he is hitting .224 with 14 home runs, 42 RBI, 56 runs scored and 13 steals across 448 plate appearances. |
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| Aug 4 2024 | Springer is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer will hit the bench for the series finale after going 1-for-8 with one walk and one run in the first two games in The Bronx. Addison Barger will fill in for Springer in right field. |
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| Jul 30 2024 | Springer went 2-for-7 with three walks, two runs scored, an RBI and a stolen base across both games of Monday's doubleheader split with the Orioles. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran outfielder was busiest in the nightcap, reaching base four times and swiping his 13th bag of the season in an 8-4 win. Springer is slashing .273/.340/.511 through 23 games in July with five homers, five steals, 16 RBI and 17 runs -- a stunning turnaround considering he entered the month with a .644 OPS. |
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| Jul 28 2024 | Springer is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Rangers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer will get a breather Sunday after going 3-for-10 with two stolen bases and two runs scored in the first two games of the series. Since the beginning of July, Springer is slashing .272/.322/.531 with five home runs, 15 RBI and 15 runs scored across 87 plate appearances. Addison Barger will start in right field and bat seventh against Rangers right-hander Jon Gray. |
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| Jul 27 2024 | Springer went 1-for-5 with two stolen bases in Saturday's 7-3 win over the Rangers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer singled in the sixth inning and then stole second and third base for his first two-steal game of the season. He went 0-for-10 in a tough series against Tampa Bay but has three home runs and three steals in eight games since the All-Star break. While the 34-year-old's .227 average is still disappointing, he's hitting .272 in July and has 13 homers and 12 stolen bases across 402 plate appearances on the year. |
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| Jul 24 2024 | Springer went 0-for-3 with a walk, a stolen base and one run scored in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Rays. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer has reached double digits in steals in each of the last three years. He's been fairly selective on the basepaths in 2024 -- he's logged 10 thefts without getting caught so far. The outfielder had gone 16 games without a steal before Wednesday, and he's hitting a respectable .279 (19-for-68) over 18 games in July. Springer is at a .227/.309/.390 slash line with 13 home runs, 40 RBI and 48 runs scored over 94 contests this season. |
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| Jul 21 2024 | Springer went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run, a solo home run, a double and an additional run scored during Sunday's 5-4 win over the Tigers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer had a field day against Detroit's starter Keider Montero, tagging the pitcher for a solo home run, a two-run home run and a double in the three times they matched up. Springer entered the All-Star break on a heater, batting .368 with five homers in 18 games, and hasn't slowed down, launching three homers with six RBI since regular-season play resumed Friday. |
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| Jul 20 2024 | Springer went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's loss to the Tigers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran outfielder got hold of a Beau Brieske changeup in the eighth inning, ripping it down the left-field line. Springer has turned his season around over the last month, and in his last 19 games he's slashing .362/.429/.725 with six of his 11 homers and 21 of his 36 RBI. |
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| Jul 8 2024 | Springer went 1-for-5 with a three-run home run during Sunday's 5-4 win over Seattle in 10 innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer came through for the Blue Jays, knotting the game at 4-4 in the seventh inning with a three-run home run off Ryne Stanek. The outfielder has led off in each of his last four starts, batting 5-for-14 with five runs scored, four walks and three strikeouts. On the year, Springer owns a .670 OPS, which would be a career worst if it stands. |
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| Jul 5 2024 | Springer is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Mariners. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer will get his first true day off since June 18, yielding to Addison Barger in right field. After a slow start to 2024, Springer has begun to turn things around of late, going 14-for-30 with four home runs over his last nine games. |
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| Jul 3 2024 | Springer is batting leadoff as the designated hitter for Wednesday's game against the Astros, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer was moved out of his customary leadoff spot in early May and had a .188/.278/.281 slash line through 71 games this season, but his bat has come alive over the past week. The veteran outfielder is in the midst of a seven-game hit streak and has gone 12-for-24 with two doubles, four homers, 12 RBI and five runs during that span. It remains to be seen if he can translate the hot stretch into a sustained turnaround, but it was apparently enough for manager John Schneider to give Springer another opportunity atop the lineup. |
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| Jul 2 2024 | Springer went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run during Tuesday's 7-6 win over the Astros. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer tagged Spencer Arrighetti for a long ball in the third inning, extending the Blue Jays' lead to 5-0. The outfielder is riding a seven-game hit streak, swatting four homers and driving in 13 during that stretch. On the year, Springer has hit nine homers and swiped nine bases in 322 plate appearances. |
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| Jun 29 2024 | Springer (hand) is starting in right field and batting fifth for Saturday's game against the Yankees. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer left in the seventh inning of Friday's 16-5 loss to the Yankees after taking a fastball of his left hand in the bottom of the fifth. Springer is hitting .207 for the season, but over his last five games he's gone 8-for-19 with three home runs and 10 RBI. He'll face off against Yankees southpaw Nestor Cortes on Saturday. |
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| Jun 28 2024 | Springer was removed from Friday's game against the Yankees due to a left hand contusion. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer took a 93-mph fastball off his hand/wrist during the fifth inning. He remained in the game to run the bases and play defense, but he was eventually pinch hit for by Davis Schneider in the seventh frame. Precautionary imaging on Springer's hand came back negative for a fracture, and his ability to remain in the game immediately following the incident is a good sign he'll remain available for Saturday's contest. |
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| Jun 27 2024 | Springer went 3-for-3 with a pair of three-run home runs in Thursday's 9-2 win against the Yankees. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer punished Yankees starter Carlos Rodon for two three-run homers in the first two innings to set the Blue Jays up for a big victory. The six RBI were a single-game career high for the veteran outfielder, who came into the contest with two home runs and six RBI over his previous 25 games combined. Springer batted an awful .137 through his first 21 contests of June but has gone 6-for-8 with three long balls and eight runs batted in over his past two games. |
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| Jun 26 2024 | Springer went 3-for-5 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 9-4 win over the Red Sox. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 34-year-old outfielder capped a seven-run eruption for the Blue Jays in the third inning when he drove a Brayan Bello slider into the right-center field bullpen at Fenway Park. Springer is having the worst season of his career by a wide margin -- Tuesday's long ball snapped a 17-game homer drought, and it highlighted his first multi-hit performance since June 3. Through 300 plate appearances in 2024, Springer has managed a .196/.283/.298 slash line with six homers, eight steals, 17 RBI and 32 runs. |
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| Jun 18 2024 | Springer is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Red Sox. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer has a .578 OPS through 273 plate appearances this season and will sit after going 4-for-26 while starting the previous eight contests. Addison Barger will take over in right field and bat sixth Tuesday. |
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| Jun 15 2024 | Springer went 1-for-3 with a walk, two runs scored and an RBI in Saturday's 5-0 win over the Guardians. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's the first time since May 29 that Springer has scored multiple runs. Consistent success at the plate continues to elude the veteran outfielder -- he's batting just .156 (7-for-45) in June with one homer, one steal, three RBI and six runs over 13 games. |
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| Jun 10 2024 | Springer went 1-for-4 with a run scored and a stolen base in Sunday's extra-inning win over the A's. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran outfielder stole his eighth bag of the year but his first since May 15, snapping a 19-game drought on the basepaths. Springer is showing signs of life at the plate as well -- over his last 12 games, he's slashing .268/.400/.439 with two homers, four RBI and 11 runs. He's been consistently hitting lower in the order during that stretch, anywhere from fifth to seventh, and with rookie Spencer Horwitz currently getting a look as a table-setter, Springer likely won't return to a more prominent spot in the lineup any time soon. |
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| Jun 8 2024 | Springer is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Athletics. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer went 0-for-4 in the series opener Friday, and he has failed to register a hit over his last three games. The 34-year-old is slashing .202/.292/.305 with five home runs and 13 RBI over 243 plate appearances this season. With Springer out of Saturday's lineup, Daulton Varsho and Davis Schneider will occupy right and left field, respectively, while Spencer Horwitz makes his 2024 debut at second base against Oakland right-hander Luis Medina. |
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| Jun 5 2024 | Springer went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Tuesday's loss to the Orioles. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He supplied the Blue Jays' only offense in a 10-1 rout by taking Corbin Burnes deep in the seventh inning. Springer appears to be turning things around after his rough start to the season -- he's hit safely in seven of the last eight games, batting .385 (10-for-26) with two of his five homers on the year and an impressive 7:1 BB:K. |
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| May 29 2024 | Springer went 2-for-2 with two runs scored and three walks during Tuesday's 7-2 win over the White Sox. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer reached base safely in all five plate appearances and came around to score multiple times for a second straight game. After enduring a 1-for-17 stretch at the plate, Springer has generated a pair of hits in back-to-back games. Overall, Springer is slashing .204/.291/.304 with four homers, seven stolen bases and 21 runs scored over 206 plate appearances. |
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| May 28 2024 | Springer went 2-for-3 with a walk, a two-run home run and a second run scored in Monday's win over the White Sox. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran outfielder opened the scoring in the second inning when he lifted a first-pitch fastball from Nick Nastrini over the fence in left field. Springer snapped a 22-game homer drought with the blast, a stretch in which he slashed a woeful .136/.191/.173. He hasn't failed to hit 20 home runs in a full season since 2015, but the 34-year-old has his work cut out for him this summer to reach that mark again -- Springer has only four long balls through Toronto's first 53 games. |
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| May 27 2024 | Springer will start in right field and bat seventh in Monday's game versus the White Sox. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's the lowest spot in the batting order Springer has ever occupied during his 11-year major-league career. Springer is slashing just .145/.203/.177 so far in May and is 1-for-17 at the dish over his last five contests. |
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| May 26 2024 | Springer is out of the lineup for Sunday's game at Detroit. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer started the first three games of the series but will sit for Sunday's finale after going 1-for-11 with an RBI and two strikeouts. The 34-year-old's numbers for the campaign aren't much better as he has a .537 OPS through 46 games. Cavan Biggio will take over in right field and bat ninth. |
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| May 22 2024 | Springer is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the White Sox. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After sitting out three times in four-game stretch from May 10 through 13 while he recovered from an illness, Springer started in each of Toronto's last six games while going 3-for-20 with four walks and two doubles. Despite his lackluster production over the past week, Springer isn't believed to be dealing with any physical issues, so his absence from the lineup Wednesday is most likely a maintenance day. |
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| May 20 2024 | Springer went 1-for-2 with two walks, a double, two runs scored and an RBI in Sunday's win over the Rays. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dropped to sixth in the batting order over the weekend, Springer responded to the move by getting on base three times, leading to his first multi-run performance since April 14. The veteran outfielder hasn't had a multi-hit game since April 24 though, slashing .156/.214/.203 in 17 contests since then without a homer. Until his bat wakes up, Springer will likely remain in the bottom half of the order. |
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| May 16 2024 | Springer went 1-for-4 with a walk, a double, a run scored and a stolen base in Wednesday's loss to the Orioles. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Back in the leadoff spot, Springer reached base multiple times for the first time in 12 games, something he last accomplished April 26. It's been a tough season so far for the veteran outfielder, and through 166 plate appearances Springer is slashing a sluggish .201/.277/.295 with three homers, seven steals, six RBI and 14 runs. |
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| May 15 2024 | Springer (illness) will start in right field and bat leadoff in Wednesday's game in Baltimore. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer has been ill and was set to sit out Tuesday for the fourth time in five games before that game was rained out, but he's feeling well enough to rejoin the starting nine Wednesday. The 34-year-old enters play Wednesday slashing just .140/.170/.160 with a 32.1 percent strikeout rate since April 25. |
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| May 14 2024 | Springer (illness) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game at Baltimore. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer returned to action Sunday after missing two games with an illness, and he's out of the lineup again Tuesday for the second straight day. It's unclear if he's expected to be back in action for Wednesday's series finale. Cavan Biggio is starting in right field versus the Orioles. |
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| May 13 2024 | Manager John Schneider said Monday that Springer is out of the lineup for the Blue Jays' series opener in Baltimore because he's still feeling sick, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After sitting out Friday and Saturday due to the ailment, Springer returned to the lineup for Sunday's 5-1 loss to the Twins and played nine innings in right field while going 0-for-4 with two strikeouts. Despite playing a full game, Springer apparently hasn't completely shaken the illness, so he'll be back on the bench Monday. A bug seems to be making its way around the clubhouse, as Kevin Kiermaier and Justin Turner are out of the lineup for the fourth and second consecutive games, respectively, due to illnesses of their own. |
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| May 12 2024 | Springer (illness) will start in right field and bat leadoff in Sunday's series finale against the Twins. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer didn't start in either of the last two games due to an illness, though he did pinch hit for Cavan Biggio in the eighth inning of Saturday's 10-8 win. He feels well enough to check back into the lineup a day later, giving a boost to the Toronto lineup as the team looks to secure a series win. |
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| May 11 2024 | Springer (illness) is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Twins. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer will miss his second straight game due to an illness. Davis Schneider will once again hit in the leadoff spot and start in left field Saturday. |
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| May 10 2024 | Springer is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Twins due to an illness, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Davis Schneider is leading off and starting in left field Friday, and manager John Schneider said "we'll see" regarding the leadoff spot moving forward. Springer has hit there in all 35 of his starts the season, but his .206/.276/.298 slash line could soon prompt a move down the lineup. |
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| Apr 27 2024 | Springer is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Dodgers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer has gone 7-for-28 with two doubles and a solo home run since his last day off April 19. Addison Barger will make his third major-league start in right field Saturday and bat ninth against Dodgers right-hander Tyler Glasnow. |
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| Apr 24 2024 | Springer went 2-for-4 with a solo home run during Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Royals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going yard in back-to-back games to open up 2024, Springer had been chasing his third home run for 21 games. He finally snapped the streak Wednesday, tagging Angel Zerpa for a solo homer in the fifth inning. He's slashing .232/.324/.358 with five RBI and 11 runs scored in 108 plate appearances this season. |
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| Apr 19 2024 | Springer isn't in the Blue Jays' lineup for Friday's game against San Diego. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer will catch a breather after going 2-for-10 with four walks during Toronto's previous series against the Yankees. While he sits, Cavan Biggio will shift to right field, allowing Davis Schneider to pick up a start at second base while batting fourth. |
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| Apr 16 2024 | Springer went 0-for-2 with two walks and a stolen base in Monday's win over the Yankees. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 34-year-old outfielder stole a career-high 20 bases in 2023, and he's off and running again to begin the current campaign. Springer has three steals in three attempts so far, with all three coming in the last six games. While his .215 batting average (14-for-65) is disappointing, his 11:10 BB:K suggests it's a product of bad luck, not a bad approach at the plate. Springer's added two homers, four RBI and nine runs in 17 games as Toronto's leadoff hitter. |
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| Apr 14 2024 | Springer went 2-for-4 with two runs scored and a stolen base in Sunday's 5-0 win over the Rockies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer led off the bottom of the first inning with a base knock, later coming around to score on an RBI single from Justin Turner. The outfielder added another single in the fifth inning, and he swiped second base for his second stolen base of the year before scoring on another Turner hit. Springer has now recorded three multi-hit performances in his last five games, batting .333 with two RBI, three runs scored and two stolen bases over that stretch. |
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| Apr 10 2024 | Springer went 2-for-5 with two RBI and a stolen base in Tuesday's win over the Mariners. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Outside of a couple early homers, the veteran outfielder had a sluggish start to the season, though Springer's bat seems to be coming around. He's collected six hits over the last five games with two doubles and three walks against only one strikeout, and Tuesday's steal was his first of the year while the RBI were his first since March 29. |
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| Mar 30 2024 | Springer went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 8-2 loss to the Rays. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran outfielder opened the scoring in the top of the third inning with his second homer in two games, this one off Aaron Civale, but his blast quickly got trumped by a Brandon Lowe grand slam in the bottom half of the frame. Springer has slugged more than 20 long balls in three straight seasons, but his quick start to 2024 offers some hope the 34-year-old might be headed for his first 30-homer campaign since 2019. |
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| Mar 28 2024 | Springer went 1-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored during Thursday's win over the Rays. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer kicked off the Blue Jays' scoring Thursday, delivering a solo homer off Zach Eflin in the fourth inning for the team's first run. While he wouldn't get another hit, Springer was walked in the seventh and eventually came around to score on a Bo Bichette double. Batting atop a stacked Toronto lineup once again this season, Springer should provide ample fantasy value from the outfield position. |
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| Mar 14 2024 | Springer went 0-for-2 with two walks, a run scored and a stolen base in Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Pirates. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Getting the start in right field, Springer drew a walk from Roansy Contreras to lead off the game and promptly swiped his first base of the spring. The 34-year-old outfielder is looking good in camp, batting ,300 (6-for-20) with a 5:3 BB:K, and after posting his first career 20-20 season in 2023 despite a career-low .732 OPS, Springer figures to remain a key part of the Blue Jays' offense again in 2024. |
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| Mar 10 2024 | Springer went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and a second run scored in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Phillies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran outfielder took Matt Strahm deep in the sixth inning for his first homer of the spring. Springer hasn't seen a heavy workload in camp, appearing in five games and going 3-for-12 with a 3:3 BB:K. The Blue Jays deployed what could be their Opening Day lineup in Saturday's contest, and Springer was in his accustomed leadoff spot. |
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| Feb 23 2024 | Blue Jays manager John Schneider said Thursday that Springer will remain locked in as the club's leadoff hitter in 2024, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer spent several weeks during the second half last season mostly battling fourth or fifth. However, he returned to his typical leadoff spot down the stretch and that's where his skipper says he'll remain for the upcoming season. Schneider also noted that Springer is working on pulling the ball more in 2024. His pull rate was just 39.5 percent in 2023, per Fangraphs, after coming in at 48.3 percent in 2022 and 49.3 percent in 2021. |
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| Oct 1 2023 | Springer is not in Sunday's lineup against the Rays. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toronto will give several everyday players the day off in the season finale after clinching a spot in the postseason. Whit Merrifield is manning right field and leading off while Cam Eden gets a rare start in left. |
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| Sep 20 2023 | Springer went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Tuesday's win over the Yankees. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going 1-for-20 in his previous five games, Springer got the Jays started early Tuesday with a leadoff homer off Clarke Schmidt in the opening frame. Springer's now hit at least 20 homers in three straight seasons and eight times overall in his 10-year MLB career. He's batting .257 with a .736 OPS, 81 runs scored, 65 RBI and 19 steals through 633 plate appearances this season. |
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| Sep 9 2023 | Springer went 3-for-4 with two home runs and four RBI in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Royals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Both homers were solo shots, as Springer took Zack Greinke deep in the fourth inning before he smashed a hanging slider from Angel Zerpa over the wall in right-center field in the seventh. It's the first multi-homer game of the season for Springer, who's batting .304 (38-for-125) since the beginning of August with six homers, six steals, 22 RBI and 23 runs, and the veteran outfielder now sits one long ball shy of his eighth career 20-homer campaign. |
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| Sep 1 2023 | Springer went 3-for-6 with an RBI and a run scored in Friday's 13-9 win over the Rockies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer recorded three singles, coming around to score in the eighth inning while driving in Kevin Kiermaier in the final frame. The outfielder has now recorded seven multi-hit efforts since the beginning of August, batting .300 with four homers, 14 RBI, 16 runs and six stolen bases over 100 at-bats during that stretch. |
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| Aug 29 2023 | Spinger is starting in right field and batting leadoff Tuesday against the Nationals, and manager John Schneider said he'll likely use the outfielder atop the lineup for the rest of the season, Ethan Diamandas of SI.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 33-year-old operated as Toronto's primary leadoff man throughout the first half but has mostly hit cleanup over the past month while Whit Merrifield handled leadoff duties. Springer has a .717 OPS in 94 games when hitting atop the order this season, but he'll nonetheless move back to that spot for the final five weeks. |
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| Aug 28 2023 | Springer went 1-for-3 with an RBI, a run scored and two steals in Monday's win over the Nationals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's the first multi-steal game for Springer since April 4, as he improved to 19-for-23 in stolen base attempts this season. The 33-year-old outfielder would also tie the game 1-1 with an RBI single in the second inning. Following a 6-for-33 (.182) stretch, Springer's recorded hits in his last four games, going 5-for-15 in that span. He's now slashing .258/.327/.407 with 17 homers, 71 runs scored and 54 RBI across 548 plate appearances this season. |
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| Aug 27 2023 | Springer went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and two runs scored in Sunday's loss against the Guardians. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer's fourth-inning blast was his second in three games and 17th on the season. He later added an infield single in the sixth, then came around to score on a Davis Schneider home run. Springer now holds a .258 average with 17 home runs, 53 RBI, 70 runs scored and 17 stolen bases on the season. |
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| Aug 20 2023 | Springer went 2-for-4 with a double and a two-run home run in Sunday's victory over the Reds. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer returned following a two-game absence due to a jammed left ankle to record his fifth multi-hit effort in 12 games. However, Springer has also been in the midst of a power outage of late as the homer marked only his second since the All-Star break. Springer is now slashing .259/.327/.400 with 15 homers, 50 RBI, 64 runs scored and 16 steals on the season. |
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| Aug 19 2023 | Springer's absence from the lineup for the past two games is due to a jammed left ankle, but he's available off the bench Saturday against the Reds, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer's two-game absence had previously been unexplained, but it always seemed likely that an injury was the cause. Thankfully, the Blue Jays don't expect him to require a trip to the injured list. If there's a negative spin on this news, it's that the injury first occurred Wednesday, so it can't be used to explain a poor stretch which has seen him hit .198/.291/.271 in his last 25 games. |
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| Aug 18 2023 | Springer is not in the lineup Friday at Cincinnati. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Daulton Varsho, Kevin Kiermaier and Cavan Biggio will start across the outfield for the visiting Blue Jays. Springer has slashed just .198/.291/.271 over his last 111 plate appearances dating back to July 20, though he did tally his 16th stolen base of the season in Wednesday's series finale against the Phillies. |
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| Aug 9 2023 | Springer went 3-for-4 with a solo home run in a 1-0 win over Cleveland on Monday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: In a game that lacked offense, Springer stood out with three of Toronto's eight hits. He produced the only run of the contest, swatting a solo shot off Logan Allen in the first inning. The long ball was the 14th of the season for Springer and snapped a 23-game homerless streak. He's bounced back from an ice cold 2-for-49, 13-contest stretch by posting a modest modest six-game hitting streak during which he's batting an even .500 (12-for-24) with four extra-base hits, four RBI, five runs and a stolen base. |
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| Aug 6 2023 | Springer went 4-for-4 with a walk, two runs scored and a stolen base in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Red Sox. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran outfielder appears to be breaking out of his slump, going 6-for-13 over his last four games while drawing four walks. Only one of those hits, a Friday double, has gone for extra bases, but Springer should begin adding some thump to his output soon enough. On the season, he's slashing .253/.324/.385 with 13 homers, 14 steals, 43 RBI and 60 runs in 107 contests. |
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| Jul 31 2023 | Springer is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Orioles. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The struggling Springer will get a day off after the Blue Jays' decision to move him down from the leadoff spot to No. 5 in the order over the weekend failed to spark his dormant bat. He went 0-for-13 with five strikeouts in the Blue Jays' series victory over the Angels and is now in a 1-for-39 rut at the plate over his last 10 games. Cavan Biggio will spell Springer in right field and bat eighth Monday. |
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| Jul 28 2023 | Springer has been moved down to the fifth spot in the Blue Jays' batting order for Friday's game versus the Angels, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's the first time since July of 2021 that Springer has batted anywhere other than leadoff. The demotion coincides with a 1-for-26 stretch at the plate for the right fielder. Whit Merrifield has been elevated to the leadoff spot for Friday's contest. |
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| Jul 25 2023 | Springer isn't in Toronto's lineup Tuesday against the Dodgers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer is just 1-for-21 with two runs scored across his last five games, so he'll get a day off Tuesday in order to regroup. While Springer rests, Jordan Luplow will start in right field and bat eighth. |
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| Jul 11 2023 | The Blue Jays reinstated Springer (personal) from the paternity list Monday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer is one of two players the Blue Jays will bring back from the paternity list coming out of the All-Star break, as right-hander Jay Jackson is also set to rejoin the team after welcoming the birth of his child. The Blue Jays optioned utility man Ernie Clement to Triple-A Buffalo to clear room on the active roster for Springer, who finished the first half with a .269 average, 13 home runs, 52 runs, 39 RBI and 13 stolen bases in 87 games. |
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| Jul 8 2023 | Springer was placed on the paternity list Saturday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer's baby has good timing, as the outfielder will be able to spend a couple extra days with his wife and newborn over the All-Star break. Nathan Lukes was called up to take his place on the roster, though it's Cavan Biggio who will handle right field Saturday against the Tigers. |
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| Jun 29 2023 | Springer went 3-for-4 with a double, a run scored and an RBI in Wednesday's 6-1 win over the Giants. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Every Blue Jays starter got at least one hit but Springer led the parade, smoking a double to right field to lead off the game and scoring as part of a five-run first inning for Toronto. The veteran outfielder has six multi-hit performances in his last 10 games, batting a cool .400 (16-for-40) over that stretch to boost his slash line on the season to .271/.334/.419. |
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| Jun 26 2023 | Springer went 2-for-3 with a walk, a home run, a second run scored and two RBI in Sunday's win of the A's. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He got the 12-1 rout started by leading off the bottom of the first inning with a blast to left-center field off Luis Medina. It's the 55th leadoff homer of Springer's career, a total only surpassed by Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson's 81. Springer is closing out June with a bang, slashing .345/.391/.517 over his last 15 games with two of his 11 homers and two of his 12 steals on the season. |
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| Jun 19 2023 | Springer went 2-for-4 with a walk, two runs scored, an RBI and a stolen base in Sunday's loss to the Rangers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 33-year-old made an impact as the Jays' leadoff hitter and helped the club jump out to a 6-0 lead that the pitching staff somehow managed to squander. Springer has five multi-hit performances in his last nine games, batting .353 (12-for-34) over that stretch, and he's now up to 11 steals on the season as he closes in on the career-high 16 he swiped back in 2015. |
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| Jun 15 2023 | Springer went 1-for-4 with a solo homer and two runs scored in Wednesday's 3-1 victory over the Orioles. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer crushed a hanging changeup over the left field wall in the top of the sixth inning to provide the Blue Jays with their first run of the game and later came around to score another insurance run in the eighth. It was the right-fielder's tenth long ball of the season and his third in the month of June. He's currently riding a five-game hitting streak, with three two-hit games over that stretch to go along with two RBI and five runs scored. |
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| Jun 9 2023 | Springer is out of the lineup Friday against the Twins. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This is presumably just a routine night off for Springer after he'd started 13 straight games. Cavan Biggio is in right field, while Bo Bichette is batting leadoff. |
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| Jun 7 2023 | Springer went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Astros. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: His third-inning shot off Hunter Brown got the Blue Jays on the board and gave Kevin Gausman all the run support he would need. Springer has shaken off his early-season struggles and is batting .303 (30-for-99) over his last 25 games with five of his nine homers and five of his 10 steals on the season. |
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| Jun 3 2023 | Springer went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 3-0 win over the Mets. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Chris Bassitt and the Blue Jays' bullpen didn't need much help from the offense, and Springer gave them all the run support they would need when he led off the game by taking Justin Verlander deep for his eighth homer of the year. The veteran outfielder has been surging over the last few weeks, slashing .333/.402/.564 in his last 20 games with four home runs, four steals, nine RBI and 15 runs. |
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| Jun 2 2023 | Springer went 2-for-4 with a stolen base in Thursday's win over the Brewers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 33-year-old remains locked in at the plate. Over his last 18 games, Springer has reeled off nine multi-hit performances and a .343/.418/.557 slash line while collecting three of his seven homers and three of his nine steals on the season. The shift to right field appears to be working wonders on his ability to stay healthy as well -- after playing only 211 games over his first two seasons in Toronto, Springer has suited up for 55 of the Blue Jays' 57 contests so far in 2023. |
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| May 23 2023 | Springer went 4-for-5 with a triple, a homer, two RBI and three runs scored in Tuesday's victory over the Rays. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer came up a double short of the cycle in Tuesday's four-hit showing. The 33-year-old outfielder has been on fire recently -- he's gone 11-for-21 with two home runs in his last five games. Following a slow start to the year, Springer is now slashing .255./324/.388 with seven homers, 21 RBI, 27 runs scored and eight stolen bases through 207 plate appearances. |
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| May 21 2023 | Springer went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run, an additional RBI, an additional run scored and one steal in Saturday's 6-5 loss to Baltimore. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going 0-for-2 in his first two at-bats, Springer launched a two-run home run in the fifth to tie the game at 2-2. He added an RBI single in the seventh, proceeded to steal second and later scored to extend Toronto's lead to 5-2. It was Springer's ninth multi-hit game of the season, but he's still struggling overall and is slashing .234/.298/.349 with six home runs, 19 RBI and seven stolen bases across 44 games (191 plate appearances). |
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| May 14 2023 | Springer went 1-for-4 with a run scored and a stolen base in Saturday's 5-2 win over Atlanta. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Blue Jays made life miserable for Sean Murphy in this one, going 5-for-5 on steal attempts as a team. Springer has had a bumpy start to 2023, but he's showing signs of coming around, batting .259 (14-for-54) over his last 15 games, and he's maintained a solid fantasy floor with four homers, six steals, 14 RBI and 18 runs through 37 contests on the season. |
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| May 12 2023 | Springer (illness) is back in the Blue Jays' lineup for Friday's game against Atlanta, Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer had missed the last two contests and an additional game last week while battling a virus, but he's feeling well enough to play Friday. The slugger will be in right field and batting leadoff against Spencer Strider. |
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| May 10 2023 | Springer (illness) is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer will miss another game with a viral illness, as he was also out of the lineup Tuesday and missed a game last week. The outfielder should still be considered day-to-day and will have a good chance of returning to the starting lineup Friday versus Atlanta following Thursday's team off day. |
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| May 9 2023 | Springer is not in the Blue Jays' lineup Tuesday against the Phillies due to a viral illness, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's the same thing which caused Springer to miss a game last week, too, and evidently he's still not quite over it. He's available in a pinch-hit capacity Tuesday, so it sounds like he could be back in the lineup as soon as Wednesday. |
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| May 6 2023 | Springer went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Friday's 4-0 win over the Pirates. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: His fifth-inning blast off Rich Hill capped the scoring on the night, and it also took a huge weight off Springer's shoulders, ending an 18-game homer drought for the 33-year-old outfielder. He slashed just .156/.229/.172 in 70 plate appearances over that stretch, but it was only a matter of time before his luck began to turn -- on the season, Springer is still in the 72nd percentile in barrel rate and 98th percentile in max exit velocity, per Statcast. |
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| May 2 2023 | Springer (illness) is back in the lineup Tuesday in Boston. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer was a late scratch from Monday's game due to a virus but is evidently feeling much better. He will be in his customary leadoff spot and right field against Tanner Houck. |
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| May 1 2023 | Springer was scratched from Monday's lineup against the Red Sox with a viral illness. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer was originally scheduled to hit leadoff and play right field, but the illness will keep the outfielder out for at least one game. Cavan Biggio gets the start in Springer's absence and will hit eighth. |
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| Apr 29 2023 | Springer went 1-for-4 with an RBI and a stolen base in Friday's 3-2 win over the Mariners. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After getting hit on the hand with a pitch Wednesday the veteran outfielder's availability for the weekend appeared to be in jeopardy, but Springer didn't end up missing a game after Thursday's team off day. A 6-for-41 (.146) stretch over the last 12 contests has dropped his slash line down to .218/.282/.317. but Springer's still maintained a decent fantasy floor with three homers, five steals, 10 RBI and 13 runs in 110 plate appearances, and he doesn't appear to be in much danger of losing his spot at the top of a potent Blue Jays' batting order. |
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| Apr 28 2023 | Springer (hand) is in the Blue Jays' lineup for Friday's game versus the Mariners, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer had to be removed from Wednesday's game after being hit on the right hand by a pitch, but X-rays came back clean and he's back in there after Thursday's off day. The slugger is in his customary leadoff spot and in right field against Luis Castillo. |
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| Apr 6 2023 | Springer is not in the Blue Jays' lineup for Thursday's game in Kansas City. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's the first day off this season for Springer, who had five hits Opening Day but just two in the five games since. Cavan Biggio will cover right field and bat eighth Thursday. |
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| Apr 5 2023 | Springer went 0-for-4 with a walk and his first two stolen bases of the season in Tuesday's win over the Royals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Both pilfers came in the ninth inning after Springer drew a free pass from Aroldis Chapman, but the Blue Jays couldn't cash him in from third base. The veteran outfielder has only one knock in the last four games after a five-hit Opening Day, and he's still looking for his first extra-base hit of 2023. Springer did steal 14 bases in 16 attempts last year, the second time in his career he's reached double digits, and he could top his personal best of 16 if he can take advantage of MLB's rule changes to boost the running game. |
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| Mar 30 2023 | Springer went 5-for-6 with one RBI and four runs scored in Thursday's 10-9 victory over St. Louis. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: All five hits were singles, but Springer came around to score four times, and the Blue Jays would need all of those runs in an Opening Day slugfest. Health is the big concern with Springer -- he hasn't reached 135 games in a season since 2018 -- but he's an all-world talent when on the field. |
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| Mar 20 2023 | Springer went 1-for-2 with a walk and two stolen bases in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Rays. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: There wasn't much offense from either team as the game ended in a 1-0 Tampa Bay win, but Springer did his best to generate some action on the basepaths. The 33-year-old has had a strong spring, going 11-for-37 (.297) with three homers and two steals, and after stealing 14 bags in 2022, MLB's new rules and bigger bases could allow Springer to top the 16 stolen bases he racked up back in 2015. |
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| Mar 10 2023 | Springer went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Thursday's split-squad game against Atlanta. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran outfielder took Bryce Elder deep in the seventh inning for his first homer of the spring. Springer has gone 4-for-18 with a double and Thursday's home run through six Grapefruit League appearances as he gears up for his third season with Toronto after amassing a .266/.346/.502 slash line through his first 211 games with the club. |
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| Oct 27 2022 | The Blue Jays announced Thursday that Springer (concussion/shoulder) underwent surgery to remove a bone spur from his right elbow this week, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 32-year-old suffered a concussion and shoulder sprain during the AL Wild Card Series against the Mariners, and he's now gone under the knife to address the bone spur in his elbow. Springer was banged up throughout 2022 but still played in 133 games and produced a .267/.342/.472 slash line with 25 home runs, 76 RBI, 89 runs and 14 stolen bases. The center fielder is expected to be fully recovered for the start of spring training in February. |
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| Oct 11 2022 | Springer was diagnosed with both a concussion and a sprained shoulder Tuesday following his collision with teammate Bo Bichette in the AL Wild Card Series against Seattle, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer was forced to exit after the collision and evidently suffered injuries that could have kept him out of the ALCS had the Blue Jays managed to advance. Per Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca, the outfielder may also undergo an elbow procedure sometime soon to address a bone spur, though he's expected to be recovered from all his injuries by the time spring training rolls around. |
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| Oct 8 2022 | Springer left Saturday's game against the Mariners on the medical cart after colliding with Bo Bichette in the field, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: As Matheson notes, Springer is already dealing with a laundry list of injuries, so he may have aggravated something or he may have suffered a new injury. Springer waved to the crowd as he was being carted off. It was a scary collision, but Bichette was able to stay in the game. |
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| Oct 7 2022 | X-rays on Springer's wrist were negative after he was hit by a pitch in the eighth inning of Friday's Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series against Seattle, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer was plunked by an Andres Munoz pitch clocked at 97.9 mph. He was able to tough it out and finish the game, and no structural damage was done, but Springer's status for Saturday is up in the air at the moment. If he's limited as a result of swelling, the Blue Jays may have to turn elsewhere in center field with their season on the line. |
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| Oct 5 2022 | Springer is out of the lineup for the second game of Wednesday's game against the Orioles. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll end up sitting for both ends of the twin bill while the Blue Jays don't have anything to play for in terms of playoff positioning in the regular-season finale. Bradley Zimmer will pick up another start in center field in place of Springer after going 0-for-4 with four strikeouts in the Blue Jays' 5-4 loss in Game 1. |
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| Oct 4 2022 | Springer is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Orioles. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer is one of several regulars getting Tuesday off for Toronto. Bradley Zimmer is starting in center field and hitting ninth. |
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| Oct 2 2022 | Springer went 3-for-4 with one run scored in Saturday's win over Boston. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer has tallied multiple hits in seven of his last 13 games with three doubles, four home runs and a triple. In addition, the outfielder has recorded 15 RBI over 56 at-bats during his last 14 games. |
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| Sep 25 2022 | Springer went 3-for-4 with two home runs, three RBI and a walk in Sunday's 7-1 win over the Rays. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer drilled two homers against starter Shane McClanahan, including a two-run blast in the third inning. The veteran outfielder is up to 23 long balls with 71 RBI alongside a .264/.342/.468 slash line through 126 games. Even after Sunday's big performance, Springer is hitting just .255 through 23 September contests. |
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| Sep 20 2022 | Springer (elbow) is starting in center field and leading off Tuesday against the Phillies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He sustained an elbow contusion Sunday, but it was a minor issue. Springer is hitting .229 with 13 runs, two home runs, nine RBI and two steals in 17 games this month. |
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| Sep 18 2022 | Springer sustained an elbow contusion during Sunday's loss to the Orioles, Mitch Bannon of SI.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer was hit by a pitch just inside his elbow pad Sunday but remained in the game and finished 1-for-4 with a double, a run, an RBI and a strikeout. However, interim manager John Schneider said after the game that Springer will be "good to go," so it wouldn't be surprising to see him available for Tuesday's series opener against the Phillies. |
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| Sep 17 2022 | Springer went 2-for-4 with a double, two RBI and one run scored in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Orioles. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer extended Toronto's lead to three with a two-run double in the second inning off righty starter Kyle Bradish. In his 12 games prior to this contest, the outfielder posted a measly .167 average over 48 at-bats. The 32-year-old has, however, homered twice in his last five games. |
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| Sep 14 2022 | Springer went 2-for-8 with a two-run home run across both games of Tuesday's doubleheader split against the Rays. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After the Jays dropped the matinee and were facing a 2-1 deficit in the bottom of the seventh inning of the nightcap, Springer helped flip the script and salvage a split by taking Colin Poche deep for his 20th home run of the year. The 32-year-old snapped a 14-game homer drought with the performance, a stretch during which he slashed just .167/.265/.200 with two doubles, one RBI, two steals and nine runs. |
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| Sep 6 2022 | Springer went 3-for-5 with an RBI and three runs scored in the first game of Monday's doubleheader against the Orioles. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran outfielder got the job done at the top of the lineup for the Blue Jays, as Springer also drew a walk and scored another run in the nightcap as Toronto completed the sweep. Since returning to the lineup in mid-August after recovering from an elbow injury, he's slashing .338/.405/.451 through 18 games with a homer, two steals, nine RBI and 12 runs. |
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| Sep 4 2022 | Springer is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll head to the bench after going 11-for-47 (.234 average) with a home run, two stolen bases and a 6:7 BB:K while starting in each of the past 11 games at either designated hitter or in center field. Alejandro Kirk will handle DH duties Sunday, while Whit Merrifield gets the nod in center. |
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| Aug 26 2022 | Springer went 1-for-3 with three walks and an RBI in Thursday's extra-inning win over the Red Sox. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After getting pitching around most of the night, Springer came to the plate with a runner on third base and one out in the 10th inning, and his grounder to Xander Bogaerts produced the winning run when the Boston shortstop couldn't get Bo Bichette at the plate. It's easy to see why the Red Sox were so wary of him -- Springer has an active eight-game hitting streak despite sitting out a couple days in the middle of that stretch after fouling a ball off his knee, going 16-for-28 (.571) with three doubles, a triple, six runs and seven RBI. |
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| Aug 24 2022 | Springer went 3-for-5 with a double, one RBI and one run scored in Wednesday's extra-innings victory over Boston. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer continued to rake Wednesday with three more hits, including a double in the 10th to score what would be the game-winning run. This was his second consecutive multi-hit game, and he remarkably has a seven-game hit streak since returning from the IL on Aug. 15, despite battling a sore knee and coming off the bench as a pinch hitter in two of those games. He improved his season-long slash line to .275/.349/.488 with the positive showing. |
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| Aug 23 2022 | Springer (knee) is batting leadoff as the Blue Jays' designated hitter Tuesday versus Boston. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The knee injury has kept Springer out of the lineup for the past three games, but he felt well enough to come off the bench and deliver a pinch-hit single in Monday's 4-2 loss. Given that lower-body injuries have been a persistent concern for Springer, it wouldn't be surprising if he's deployed exclusively as a designated hitter for the next few weeks while receiving occasional days off. |
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| Aug 21 2022 | Springer (knee) remains out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going 5-for-5 at the dish in Thursday's series-opening 9-2 win, Springer will end up hitting the bench for the final three games in The Bronx while he contends with a sore knee. The Blue Jays are seemingly hopeful that Springer will be ready to play coming out of Monday's team off day, but he may be limited to designated-hitter duties once he's cleared to start again. |
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| Aug 20 2022 | Springer (knee) will remain on the bench Saturday against the Yankees. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer fouled a ball off his knee in Thursday's series opener, and while he remained in the game and grabbed five hits, he'll now sit for his second consecutive contest. Jackie Bradley will get the start in center field. |
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| Aug 19 2022 | Springer (knee) is not in Friday's lineup against the Yankees. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He fouled a ball off his knee in Thursday's game, but stayed in and went 5-for-5 on the day. However, Springer's knee worsened overnight, and after testing it out before Friday's game he'll need at least one day off. Cavan Biggio slides into the lineup at second base with Whit Merrifield shifting to center field. |
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| Aug 18 2022 | Springer went 5-for-5 with a double, two runs scored and an RBI in a 9-2 victory Thursday against the Yankees. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer was perfect at the plate Thursday, setting the table for a nine-run output by Toronto. It was his first five-hit game since May 12, 2019 when he was a member of the Astros. Since returning from an elbow injury that required a stint on the injured list, the 32-year-old is 9-for-15 with five runs scored. He has recorded a hit in six consecutive plate appearances. |
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| Aug 17 2022 | Springer isn't starting Wednesday against Baltimore. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer was back in action over the last two games and went 3-for-8 with a double, two runs, a walk and a strikeout. However, he'll retreat to the bench while Raimel Tapia starts in center field and bats seventh. |
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| Aug 16 2022 | Springer (elbow) went 2-for-4 with a double, a walk and a run scored Monday in the Blue Jays' 7-3 loss to the Orioles. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: In his first game back from the 15-day injured list, Springer served as the Blue Jays' leadoff man and designated hitter, allowing Raimel Tapia to maintain a spot in the outfield. It's unclear to what extent Springer's elbow injury is still affecting him when he throws, so it's possible that he'll continue to see regular starts at DH for the time being. |
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| Aug 15 2022 | Springer (elbow) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Monday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer will be back in the lineup Monday after missing the minimum 10 days while nursing his nagging elbow injury. The outfielder has batted .267 with a homer, seven RBI, six runs and a stolen base over 30 at-bats in seven games since the All-Star break. Bradley Zimmer was designated for assignment in a corresponding move. |
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| Aug 13 2022 | Springer (elbow) will hit on the field and throw to 90 feet Saturday and is on track to rejoin the Blue Jays next week, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer resumed hitting off a tee Thursday and threw Friday, and he'll test things out by doing both activities Saturday. Interim manager John Schneider said that Springer won't require a rehab assignment prior to rejoining the Blue Jays. The 32-year-old is eligible to be activated as early as Monday, but it's possible that he sees some time as the designated hitter early on as he's eased back into action. |
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| Aug 12 2022 | Springer (elbow) resumed hitting off a tee in the batting cage Thursday and is scheduled to throw Friday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer landed on the injured list with right elbow inflammation last week, and he was briefly shut down after receiving an anti-inflammatory injection. The 32-year-old is eligible to be reinstated to the active roster Monday, and a return at that time could be in play if he continues to ramp up his rehab work through the weekend. |
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| Aug 8 2022 | Springer (elbow) could return from the injured list when first eligible Aug. 15, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The outfielder had been attempting to play through his elbow issue, but the acquisition of Whit Merrifield gave the Blue Jays a viable everyday alternative in center field and the opportunity to shut Springer down. After receiving an anti-inflammatory injection, the team is hoping he'll be able to return from the IL without need of a rehab assignment. "Hopefully it's a 10-day stint and he's back at it," interim manager John Schneider said this weekend. "It was [getting better.] I think it was just happening slowly. So, what's best for him and what's best for us is to not continue to knock it and piss it off by playing. Hopefully the rest time just gets him back to where he needs to be." |
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| Aug 6 2022 | Springer was placed on the 10-day injured list with right elbow inflammation, retroactive to Aug. 5. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer will be eligible to return Aug. 15 should he prove ready. His right elbow has been a problem for a few weeks now, requiring a bit of maintenance, after his left elbow was an issue earlier this season. Toronto is starting Whit Merrifield in center field Saturday, with Cavan Biggio at second base against right-hander Dylan Bundy. |
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| Aug 5 2022 | Springer is not in Friday's lineup against the Twins. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer returned from a minor elbow injury Thursday and will rest the following day. Whit Merrifield will start in center field and lead off. |
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| Aug 4 2022 | Springer (elbow) went 1-for-4 with a walk, two RBI and a run scored in Thursday's 9-3 win over the Twins. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer has battled the elbow issue for much of the last week. He was able to contribute a two-run single before scoring on a Vladimir Guerrero home run in the eighth inning. Springer hit a shaky .225 with three homers, 11 RBI, 13 runs scored and two stolen bases through 20 games in July. The outfielder may continue to serve as the designated hitter for a while longer to avoid the stress of throwing on his elbow, but he should be able play regularly as long as he doesn't suffer a setback. |
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| Aug 3 2022 | Springer (elbow) isn't in the lineup Wednesday against the Rays. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer is out of the lineup for the fourth time in the last five games, but he's still viewed as day-to-day. It's not yet clear whether he'll be available off the bench or whether he'll return to the lineup Thursday in Minnesota. Raimel Tapia is starting in center field and batting ninth. |
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| Aug 2 2022 | Springer is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Rays due to concern over his right elbow, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer will be omitted from the lineup for the third time in four games, with his lone start during that stretch coming as the designated hitter. The Blue Jays are viewing Springer as day-to-day and are hopeful that the time off will allow him to avoid an aggravation that would make his elbow injury a greater concern. According to Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca, Springer will do some pregame work on the field Tuesday, and if he responds well to the activity, he could rejoin the lineup for Wednesday's series finale. |
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| Jul 31 2022 | Springer is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer sat out Friday's 4-2 loss with an elbow injury, but he checked back into the starting nine for Saturday's 5-3 win, going 0-for-3 with a walk and a run scored. Though he's back on the bench for the series finale, Springer doesn't appear to have aggravated the elbow injury and may just be getting some rest due to the early start for Sunday's contest, which begins at 12:05 p.m. ET. Raimel Tapia will cover center field in Springer's stead. |
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| Jul 30 2022 | Springer (elbow) is starting Saturday against Detroit. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer sat out Friday's loss due to right elbow discomfort, but he'll serve as the designated hitter and lead off following his one-game absence. Over his last five games, he's hit .304 with a home run, five RBI, four runs and a steal. |
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| Jul 29 2022 | Springer (elbow) is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Tigers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer said he felt OK after exiting Thursday's series opener with right elbow discomfort, but he'll still be held out of the starting nine for at least one game. Raimel Tapia will man center field Friday for Toronto while Cavan Biggio takes over the leadoff spot. Springer will be available off the bench, per Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic, so he should be able to make a quick return to the lineup. |
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| Jul 28 2022 | Springer exited Thursday's game against Detroit with elbow discomfort but is "feeling good," Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer exited after a swing in the eighth inning, though it appears as if he avoided a serious injury. He will be re-evaluated Friday, which should provide a clearer picture of whether he will miss any additional time. |
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| Jul 26 2022 | Springer went 3-for-5 with a grand slam and two runs in Tuesday's win over the Cardinals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer singled and scored on Vladimir Guerrero two-run homer in the first inning and notched another base knock in the second frame before busting the game wide open with a grand slam off Junior Fernandez in the bottom of the sixth. The long ball was his 18th of the season and third over his last 10 contests. He has now secured at least one hit in 10 of his last 11 contests, batting .313 with three homers, nine RBI, nine runs and two stolen bases over that stretch. |
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| Jul 22 2022 | Springer is on the bench Friday against the Red Sox. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer will be out of the lineup for the second game in a row after he sat out the Blue Jays' final game before the All-Star break. The outfielder has been nursing an elbow issue for over a month, and Friday's absence seems like an additional rest day for the 32-year-old. Raimel Tapia will take over in center field and bat leadoff in the series opener. |
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| Jul 17 2022 | Springer is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer had started in each of the Blue Jays' last eight games and looks to be receiving some routine maintenance in the team's final contest before the All-Star break. Bradley Zimmer will pick up a start in center field in place of Springer, who is hitting .204 with two home runs, a stolen base, eight runs and six RBI through 14 July contests. |
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| Jul 10 2022 | Springer went 2-for-5 with a solo home run, a double and two total runs scored in Sunday's 6-5 loss to the Mariners. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer looks to be slowly getting back on track with a homer in each of his last two games. He's gone 4-for-14 with two long balls and two doubles in his last three games, and Sunday's multi-hit effort was his first since June 13. The outfielder has 17 homers, 40 RBI, 50 runs scored, eight stolen bases and a .250/.331/.490 slash line through 329 plate appearances. |
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| Jul 9 2022 | Springer went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 2-1 loss to the Mariners. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer's sixth-inning blast off former teammate Robbie Ray accounted for all of the Blue Jays' run production and their lone extra-base hit Saturday. The outfielder has gone 2-for-9 with a homer and a double in two games since receiving a two-game breather to work out of a slump. He still hasn't posted a multi-hit effort in nearly a month -- his last was on June 13, and he's gone 11-for-74 (.149) in 20 games since. Springer's slash line is at .247/.330/.477 with 16 homers, 39 RBI, 48 runs scored and eight stolen bases through 324 plate appearances. |
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| Jul 7 2022 | Springer isn't starting Thursday's game against the Mariners, Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer went 1-for-14 with a double, a run, a walk and three strikeouts over his last four games but will take a seat for a second consecutive matchup. Bradley Zimmer is starting in center field and batting ninth. |
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| Jul 6 2022 | Springer isn't starting Wednesday against the Athletics. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer started in the last three games but went just 1-for-12 with a double, a run, a walk and three strikeouts. Raimel Tapia is taking over in center field and batting eighth Wednesday. |
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| Jul 2 2022 | Springer isn't starting the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Rays. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer is getting a breather after he went 0-for-3 with a walk during the first game of the twin bill. Bradley Zimmer is taking over in center field and batting ninth. |
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| Jul 1 2022 | Springer went 1-for-2 with a walk and a stolen base in Thursday's win over the Rays. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 32-year-old continues to add surprising fantasy value on the basepaths -- after stealing only five bags on eight attempts through 129 games over the prior two seasons, Springer is now 8-for-9 on attempts in 2022 in only 68 contests. He's also contributed 15 homers, 36 RBI, 45 runs and a .260/.340/.496 slash line, and consistent good health is the only thing standing between Springer and an outstanding campaign. |
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| Jun 29 2022 | Springer went 1-for-5 with a solo home run and a walk in Wednesday's 6-5 extra-inning loss to the Red Sox. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer went yard off Red Sox starter Nick Pivetta in the fifth inning. In his last seven games, Springer has hit safely six times, but he hasn't posted a multi-hit effort since June 13. The outfielder is slashing .258/.334/.496 with 15 homers, 36 RBI, 45 runs scored and seven stolen bases across 67 contests overall. He'll continue to regularly bat leadoff. |
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| Jun 28 2022 | Springer went 1-for-4 with a run scored, a stolen base and a walk in a 6-5 win Tuesday over Boston. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Serving as the designated hitter, Springer singled and stole second in the sixth and walked and scored the winning run in the ninth. It was his seventh stolen base of the season and fifth in June. He has hit safely in each of the three games since returning from an elbow injury, going 3-for-12 with four runs scored and two walks. |
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| Jun 26 2022 | Springer (elbow) will start in center field and bat leadoff in Sunday's series finale against the Brewers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer is back in action after left elbow discomfort kept him on the bench for each of the past three contests. The fact that Springer is not only in the lineup but also playing in the outfield rather than serving as a designated hitter suggests the Blue Jays don't have much concern about his health moving forward. Raimel Tapia will head to the bench Sunday to accommodate Springer's return. |
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| Jun 25 2022 | Springer (elbow) won't be in the lineup for Saturday's game at Milwaukee, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Spinger hasn't seen the field since exiting Tuesday's game with left elbow discomfort, and it remains to be seen if he'll be available to pinch hit Saturday. Raimel Tapia will receive another start in center field for Toronto. |
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| Jun 24 2022 | Springer will test his elbow with some pre-game swings prior to Friday's game against the Brewers, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer has been out of action since leaving Tuesday's game against the White Sox with left elbow discomfort. Raimel Tapia will start in center field Friday, but Springer shouldn't miss too much more time if his elbow checks out fine and could even be available as a pinch hitter. |
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| Jun 22 2022 | Springer, who is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the White Sox, underwent imaging on his left elbow earlier in the day, Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Blue Jays are still in the midst of evaluating the results of Springer's tests, so he can be viewed as day-to-day heading into Thursday's team off day and Friday's series opener in Milwaukee. Raimel Tapia will pick up the start in center field Wednesday in place of Springer, who was removed from Tuesday's loss to Chicago after experiencing discomfort in his elbow. |
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| Jun 21 2022 | Springer (elbow) isn't expected to play in Wednesday's series finale against the White Sox, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 32-year-old exited Tuesday's contest with left elbow discomfort after going 0-for-3 with three strikeouts, and he's apparently been playing through the injury for some time, according to Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca. Sitting out Wednesday would give Springer two full days of rest heading into Friday's series opener in Milwaukee, and his outlook should receive additional clarity as he continues to be evaluated. |
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| Jun 20 2022 | Springer went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a stolen base in Sunday's win over the Yankees. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He took Luis Severino deep in the fifth inning before reaching base on a catcher's interference call and swiping second base in the eighth. Springer snapped a brief 0-for-14 skid over his prior four games with the blast, and on the season he's slashing .264/.340/.502 with 13 homers, five steals, 34 RBI and 40 runs through 61 contests. |
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| Jun 16 2022 | Springer is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Orioles. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Per Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic, manager Charlie Montoyo said Springer is receiving a scheduled off day with the Blue Jays wrapping up their series against the Orioles with an afternoon contest. Raimel Tapia checks in as the Blue Jays' center fielder in place of Springer, who went 2-for-13 with a double, a walk and two runs while starting in each of the first three games of the series. |
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| Jun 12 2022 | Springer went 1-for-5 with a stolen base in a 6-0 win Sunday in Detroit. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer singled and stole second base in the seventh inning. It was his second stolen base in June after not swiping a bag in May. Sunday marked the 22nd consecutive game where he reached base safely. During that span, he's compiled a .291/.374/.547 with five homers. |
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| Jun 11 2022 | Springer went 3-for-3 with a double, a home run, two RBI and three runs scored in Friday's win over Detroit. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer was one of several Blue Jays players to rough up Elvin Rodriguez on Friday. The outfielder scored on a Bo Bichette double in the first and on a Vladimir Guerrero Jr. double in the sixth. Springer also launched a two-run shot in the second inning, his 12th home run this season. He already has three homers in June after hitting only three in May. |
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| Jun 3 2022 | Springer (illness) is starting Friday against the Twins. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer didn't appear in the last two games due to a non-COVID illness, but he'll start in center field and lead off against Minnesota on Friday. He's put up multi-hit performances in four of his last five games, going 6-for-19 with a homer, two doubles, four runs, two walks and three strikeouts during that time. |
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| Jun 2 2022 | Springer (illness) is out of the lineup Thursday versus the White Sox. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After falling ill and missing Wednesday's contest with a non-COVID illness, Springer will remain on the bench Thursday. Per Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic, he's at least feeling better and could potentially appear as a pinch hitter. Bradley Zimmer will start in center field and bat ninth as the Blue Jays go for the series sweep. |
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| Jun 1 2022 | Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo said Springer is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the White Sox due to a non-COVID-19-related illness, Mitch Bannon of SI.com reports. "He'll be fine," Montoyo said. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though Springer hasn't tested positive for the virus, fantasy managers will still want to keep tabs on his status over the next couple of days just to ensure his condition doesn't take a turn for the worse. Montoyo didn't suggest that Springer is available off the bench, so the Blue Jays could look to give the 32-year-old the day off entirely. Raimel Tapia will step in as the Blue Jays' center fielder in place of Springer. |
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| May 28 2022 | Springer will sit Saturday against the Angels. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer sits after starting 11 straight games, a stretch in which he hit .250/.375/.500. Bradley Zimmer will take over in center field. |
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| May 24 2022 | Springer went 1-for-4 with a walk, a home run and two RBI in Monday's 7-3 extra-inning loss to the Cardinals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: His sixth-inning solo shot got the Blue Jays on the board and tied the game at 1-1 before things got wild in the final frames. Springer has hit safely in seven straight games, and on the season he's slashing .271/.341/.500 with eight homers, two steals, 24 runs and 24 RBI through 40 contests. |
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| May 17 2022 | Springer went 1-for-4 with a three-run triple in Tuesday's 3-0 win over the Mariners. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer supplied all the offense for the Blue Jays in this one, ripping a three-run triple off Logan Gilbert in the second inning. Since returning from an ankle injury Sunday, the 32-year-old has gone 2-for-12 from the plate with three RBI. After batting .300 with six homers over 80 at-bats in the month of April, Springer has struggled to a .212 average with just one long ball in 47 at-bats in May. |
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| May 15 2022 | Springer (ankle) is leading off and starting at designated hitter Sunday against the Rays. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He suffered a mild ankle sprain in Friday's game that sidelined him Saturday. The Jays will ease him back at DH. Springer is hitting .229 with one home run in 11 games this month. |
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| May 14 2022 | Springer (ankle) will sit Saturday against the Rays. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer left Friday's game with a sprained ankle after crashing into the outfield wall. While his sprain is considered mild, it's no surprise to see him get at least one game to rest. Raimel Tapia will start in center field. |
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| May 13 2022 | Springer's ankle sprain that forced him to exit Friday's game against the Rays is considered mild, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer was visited by team trainers after crashing into the outfield wall while attempting to make a catch but initially remained in the game before ultimately exiting early. The Blue Jays determined he didn't need to be sent for any imaging, which backs up the idea that he isn't dealing with a serious issue. That doesn't guarantee he'll return to the lineup right away, however. |
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| May 11 2022 | Springer went 2-for-4 with a walk and a solo home run in Tuesday's 6-5 loss to the Yankees. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He led off the game by hooking a 3-2 pitch from Luis Severino down the left-field line, helping the Blue Jays jump out to an early 3-0 lead. Springer has stayed healthy to begin the season and is reaping the rewards, slashing .291/.350/.545 through 30 games with seven homers, two steals, 17 RBI and 20 runs. |
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| May 8 2022 | Springer went 2-for-5 with a double and three RBI in an 8-3 win over the Guardians in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He started in center field in the matinee before serving as the DH for the nightcap, going 1-for-3 with a walk, a run scored and a caught stealing in an 8-2 loss. Springer has six multi-hit performances in his last 13 games, slashing .304/.373/.522 over that stretch with three homers, a steal, eight runs and eight RBI. |
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| May 5 2022 | Springer isn't starting Thursday against the Guardians. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer went 0-for-7 with four strikeouts over the last two games, and he'll be out of the lineup for the first time since April 22. Bradley Zimmer will start in center field and bat ninth. |
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| Apr 30 2022 | Springer went 2-for-3 with two solo home runs in Saturday's 2-1 victory over the Astros. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer opened the game with his 46th career leadoff homer, and his long ball in the third inning wound up providing the final margin of victory. After going through a slump in the middle of April. Springer has picked up the pace in a big way, going 11-for-31 (.355) with four homers six RBI and eight runs over his last eight games. |
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| Apr 24 2022 | Springer went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Saturday against the Astros. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer was held out of Friday's game after being hit by a pitch in the forearm. While he served as the designated hitter -- rather than his typical role in center field -- Springer looked fine at the plate by launching a home run to begin the game. It was his third long ball of the season, and his only extra-base hit in his last five starts. Despite the recent slow stretch, Springer is hitting a solid .264/.310/.509 across 58 plate appearances. |
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| Apr 23 2022 | Springer (forearm) will serve as the designated hitter and hit leadoff in Saturday's game against the Astros. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer will not occupy his regular spot in center field Saturday, but he will be back in the lineup after being held out of Friday's contest. |
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| Apr 22 2022 | Springer (forearm) won't start Friday against Houston but could appear off the bench, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer was hit in the forearm by a pitch Wednesday against the Red Sox and was forced to leave the game. He didn't start Thursday's contest but wound up playing four innings off the bench. The fact that he's available off the bench again Friday suggests he should return to the starting lineup soon. |
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| Apr 21 2022 | Springer (forearm) is not in Thursday's lineup against the Red Sox, Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: X-rays came back negative after he was hit by a pitch in Wednesday's game, but the bruise on his forearm will keep him out for at least one full game. Bradley Zimmer will start in center field and hit ninth. |
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| Apr 20 2022 | Springer had X-rays on his right forearm come back negative after exiting Wednesday's game against the Red Sox, confirming the initial diagnosis of a bruise. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's great news for Springer after being hit by a pitch Wednesday, as he appears to have avoided any structural damage. The 32-year-old shouldn't miss much time, if any, though the Blue Jays could still play it safe and hold him out of the lineup Thursday. |
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| Apr 16 2022 | Springer isn't starting Saturday's game against Oakland. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer had started in each of the first eight games of the season, and he hit .306 with two homers, four doubles, six runs, five RBI and a steal. He'll get a breather while Bradley Zimmer starts in center field and bats ninth. |
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| Apr 13 2022 | Springer went 2-for-4 with a double and a stolen base in Tuesday's 4-0 loss to the Yankees. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Blue Jays managed only five hits in total on the night, so Springer's success at the plate didn't result in any real offense. The veteran outfielder has multiple hits in four straight games, and he's come galloping out of the gate with a .409/.458/.818 slash line, two home runs, one steal, four RBI and five runs through 24 plate appearances. |
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| Apr 12 2022 | Springer went 3-for-5 with a double, a home run and three RBI in Monday's 3-0 win over the Yankees. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran outfielder gave Alek Manoah and the Toronto bullpen all the offensive support they would need on the night with his two-run shot off Jameson Taillon in the third inning, but Springer tacked on an insurance tally with a seventh-inning double anyway. He's off to a blistering start to 2022, going 7-for-18 (.389) through four games with two doubles, two homers, four RBI and five runs scored. |
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| Apr 11 2022 | Springer went 2-for-5 with a double and a solo home run in Sunday's loss to the Rangers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Things were looking good for Toronto when Springer led off the bottom of the first by taking Spencer Howard deep, but the bullpen fell apart after Hyun-Jin Ryu (hamstring) had to make an early exit. Springer got the start at DH in this one, a role he might handle fairly frequently as the Blue Jays try to keep him healthy, but he's looked just fine at the plate so far by going 4-for-13 through three games with four runs scored. |
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| Mar 27 2022 | Springer went 2-for-2 with a walk, a solo home run and a second run scored in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Tigers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Facing journeyman right-hander Chase Anderson in the fifth inning, Springer drove a pitch on the outer half of the plate over the fence in right-center field for his first homer of the spring. The veteran outfielder's main goal in 2022 is just to stay healthy, but when he was on the field last year he was plenty productive, as Springer slashed .264/.352/.555 with 22 homers and 50 RBI in only 78 games during his first campaign with Toronto. |
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| Mar 21 2022 | Springer has yet to appear in a spring training game, but he's healthy and the Blue Jays are simply giving him an easy schedule to begin camp, Gregor Chisholm of The Toronto Star reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: "I swear to God, he's fine, he's 100 per cent," Jays manager Charlie Montoyo said prior to Sunday's game. "He knows what he's doing. We're going to communicate with the players and see how they feel... He'll play soon. Just not today or tomorrow." Springer has been getting at-bats on back fields and took batting practice prior to Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Pirates, and given the injuries he dealt with last season in his first campaign with the Jays, the club's caution with his spring workload is understandable. |
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| Oct 3 2021 | Springer went 3-for-4 with two home runs, five RBI, three runs scored and a walk in Sunday's 12-4 win over the Orioles. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer got the game started with a leadoff homer against Bruce Zimmerman. He later added a grand slam in the third. The 32-year-old outfielder went 16-for-30 (.533) with four home runs and 11 RBI over the last seven games. Springer turned in a .264/.352/.555 slash line with 42 extra-base hits and 50 RBI during his injury-plagued 2021 season. |
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| Oct 2 2021 | Springer went 4-for-5 with a double, a three-run home run and a second run scored in Saturday's 10-1 win over the Orioles. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The center fielder has been on fire over the last week, going 14-for-30 (.467) in the last seven games with three doubles, three homers, seven runs and eight RBI. Springer's hot streak has helped keep the Jays in the wild-card picture, and despite his troubles staying healthy this year he's up to 20 homers and 45 RBI through 77 contests. |
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| Sep 30 2021 | Springer went 3-for-4 with two doubles, two runs scored and an RBI in Wednesday's 6-5 win over the Yankees. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 32-year-old set the tone for the night by driving the first pitch he saw from Gerrit Cole for a double into the left-center field gap, one of seven extra-base hits the Jays racked up against the Yankees' ace. Springer has gotten healthy and seems to be finding his stride at the right time for a Toronto squad clawing for a playoff spot, as he's gone 7-for-15 with two doubles and two homers over the last four games. |
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| Sep 27 2021 | Springer went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Twins. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer sandwiched a pair of singles around a solo home run in the fifth inning during Sunday's winning effort. It was his second straight game with a long ball and his first game with three or more hits since Aug. 4. The 31-year-old has been skidding in September despite a couple of nice games over the weekend, as he's slashing .188/.274/.341 with three homers, five RBI, nine runs scored and 9:19 BB:K over 21 games this month. Springer has missed a good chunk of time this season due to various injuries and that could certainly play a role in his down year at the plate. He's on pace to have an average under .250 for the first time since his rookie season in 2014 and his .258 BABIP doesn't help his case either. For the year, he's slashing .242/.335/.516 with 19 homers, 40 RBI, 51 runs scored, three steals and 35:73 BB:K over 313 plate appearances. |
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| Sep 25 2021 | Springer went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and a walk in Saturday's 6-1 win over Minnesota. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 32-year-old started in center field for the second straight day, and he played the full game. Springer's biggest contribution was his homer in the seventh inning to solidify Toronto's lead. The outfielder is hitting just .160 (13-for-81) through 20 games in September. His overall slash line is at .234/.328/.502 with 18 long balls, 39 RBI, 50 runs scored and three stolen bases through 308 plate appearances. |
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| Sep 24 2021 | Springer is starting in center field Friday against the Twins for the first time since returning from a knee injury Aug. 30. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer has been limited to the offensive side of the ball for the entirety of September due to issues with his knee, but he finally appears ready to roam the outfield again. The Jays could continue to give him more starts at DH to be cautious, but the club will likely want him to be ready to play the outfield in anticipation of a postseason run. |
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| Sep 11 2021 | Springer went 3-for-8 with a home run, a walk, two RBI and two runs scored across both games of Saturday's doubleheader versus Baltimore. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 31-year-old put Toronto ahead 11-10 in Game 1 with his two-run blast in the seventh inning, and that stood as the final score. Springer served as the designated hitter in both games as Toronto continues to be cautious with his recurring knee issues. For the year, he's slashing .262/.354/.566 with 17 homers, 37 RBI, 45 runs scored and three stolen bases across 254 plate appearances. |
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| Sep 10 2021 | Springer (knee) is back in the starting lineup Friday against the Orioles, batting leadoff as the designated hitter. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He missed the final three games of the series against the Yankees after bruising his knee in Monday's win. Any pain figures to have subsided, as he'll return to the top of the Jays' lineup to begin the series in Baltimore. It's unclear when Toronto plans to put Springer in the outfield again, however, as he's served as the DH in each of his eight games since returning from the injured list. |
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| Sep 9 2021 | Springer (knee) isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Yankees. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer will be out of the lineup for a third straight game as he continues to deal with a bruised knee, and it's not clear whether he could be available off the bench. Although he's not yet ready to start Thursday, manager Charlie Montoyo is optimistic that the 31-year-old could be back in the lineup as early as Friday, Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun reports. Alejandro Kirk will take over as the designated hitter once again while Danny Jansen starts at catcher. |
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| Sep 8 2021 | Springer (knee) isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Yankees. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer is considered day-to-day after he exited Monday's series opener with a bruised knee, but he'll be out of the lineup for a second straight game. He didn't appear off the bench Tuesday, and it's not yet clear whether he'll be available in a depth role Wednesday. Alejandro Kirk will serve as the designated hitter while Danny Jansen starts at catcher. |
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| Sep 7 2021 | Springer (knee) will not start Tuesday's game against the Yankees, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer left Monday's series opener with a bruised knee after fouling a ball off himself. He's merely considered day-to-day but is expected to miss at least one start. |
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| Sep 6 2021 | Manager Charlie Montoyo said after Monday's 8-0 win over the Yankees that Springer is day-to-day after sustaining a left knee contusion before exiting in the ninth inning, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer, who was serving as Toronto's designated hitter in the series opener, went 0-or-3 with a walk before departing from the game following his eighth-inning strikeout. Though he finished out his final plate appearance of the afternoon, he looked to be in pain after fouling a ball off his left knee. According to McGrath, Montoyo said the ball hit a part of Springer's knee that wasn't protected by padding, so the veteran could need at least one game to let the swelling and pain subside. Springer had been limited to a DH role since being activated from the 10-day injured list Aug. 30 after missing two-plus weeks with a Grade 1 left knee sprain. |
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| Sep 1 2021 | Springer (knee) will serve as Toronto's designated hitter and leadoff man Wednesday against the Orioles. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: As anticipated, the knee discomfort that resulted in Springer's precautionary removal from Tuesday's 4-2 loss to Baltimore isn't serious enough to keep him on the bench for the series finale. The Blue Jays could still look to limit Springer's exposure to the outfield for the next few days until the knee injury is further in the rear-view mirror. |
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| Aug 31 2021 | Springer (knee) was removed during the seventh inning of Tuesday's game against Baltimore after showing some discomfort while running the bases, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer was activated from the injured list Monday after missing just over two weeks with a knee injury, and he exited Tuesday's contest after appearing to be in some discomfort while making a hard stop when rounding second base. According to Hazel Mae of Sportsnet, the Blue Jays labeled his removal a precaution, so he could be back in the lineup Wednesday. Springer went 0-for-4 with a pair of strikeouts before his exit, and Jarrod Dyson replaced him in center field. |
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| Aug 30 2021 | Springer (knee) will bat leadoff as the designated hitter Monday against the Orioles, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer landed on the shelf Aug. 17 with a Grade 1 left knee sprain, and he'll rejoin the lineup after spending little more than the 10-day minimum on the IL. The 31-year-old was hitless in his last three games before moving to the IL, though he still has a 1.040 OPS with five homers, 14 RBI and 14 runs through 15 games in August. |
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| Aug 29 2021 | Springer (knee) said he expects to return from the 10-day injured list ahead of Monday's series opener against the Orioles, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer wasn't able to make it back from the IL for the Blue Jays' weekend series in Detroit, but the 31-year-old looks to be making continued progress in his recovery from the sprained left knee. According to Morosi, Springer ran sprints at high intensity prior to Sunday's game against the Tigers, an indication that his return from the IL is near. Once Springer is officially reinstated, Corey Dickerson could be the Toronto outfielder most likely to lose out on regular at-bats. |
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| Aug 28 2021 | Springer (knee) continues to participate in pregame drills but won't return from the injured list ahead of Saturday's game against the Tigers, Mitch Bannon of SI.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Charlie Montoyo initially said that Springer could return from the 10-day IL on Saturday, but he'll require at least one additional day to recover. The 32-year-old continues to feel good after running the bases and taking batting practice during pregame work, and he's considered day-to-day. Montoyo said Saturday that Springer could return "any day now." |
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| Aug 27 2021 | Springer (knee) will take part in batting practice and outfield drills Friday, and manager Charlie Montoyo said Saturday "would not be too early" to activate the outfielder from the injured list, Mitch Bannon of SI.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The team previously indicated a Friday activation was possible, but Springer will instead continue ramping up his baseball activities. The 31-year-old could return from the injured list any day now, and it appears a rehab assignment won't be necessary before he's activated. |
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| Aug 25 2021 | Springer (knee) will be reevaluated after running the bases again Thursday and could be activated as soon as Friday, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer is eligible to be activated from the injured list Wednesday, but the earliest he'll rejoin the active roster if Friday's series opener at Detroit. The 31-year-old could return without making a rehab assignment if he checks out well after Thursday's running session. |
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| Aug 24 2021 | Springer (knee) participated in baserunning drills prior to Tuesday's game against the White Sox, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer was able to resume hitting last week, and now his ability to run with some intensity marks another important step toward returning from the injured list. While it still seems unlikely that the star outfielder will be activated when first eligible Wednesday, his recent progress could be an indication that he'll be able to return without going on a rehab assignment. Toronto could provide an additional update in the coming days, but for the time being, it would not be surprising if Springer is reinstated by the end of the week. |
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| Aug 22 2021 | Springer (knee) hit in the batting cage and on the field Sunday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Since returning to the injured list Tuesday for the third time this season with a Grade 1 left knee sprain, Springer appears to have made excellent progress. If Springer is able to run the bases and take part in defensive drills in the coming days, a clearer target date for his return from the IL should come into focus. |
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| Aug 20 2021 | Manager Charlie Montoyo said Friday that Springer is "doing better than we thought," Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer landed on the 10-day IL on Tuesday with a Grade 1 knee sprain. He was initially labeled as week-to-week, but Montoyo's update indicates that he may be activated without having to spend much longer than the minimum 10 days on the injured list. Springer has been able to hit off a tee, but he will have to increase his baseball activities before a clearer return timeline comes into focus. |
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| Aug 18 2021 | Springer was diagnosed with a Grade 1 left knee sprain Wednesday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer landed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday, but his diagnosis provides some encouragement since a Grade 1 sprain is considered relatively minor. The 31-year-old doesn't have a timetable to return but is considered week-to-week. A better idea of his status likely won't be revealed until he's able to resume baseball activities. |
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| Aug 17 2021 | Springer (ankle) was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a left knee sprain, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer missed Sunday's game against the Mariners after spraining his left ankle Saturday. The outfielder has since began to feel discomfort in his knee, and an MRI revealed a sprain Tuesday. The club did not comment on how long the outfielder is expected to be sidelined, but he'll become eligible to be reinstated Aug. 25. Otto Lopez was called up from Triple-A Buffalo in a corresponding roster move. |
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| Aug 15 2021 | Manager Charlie Montoyo said Springer (ankle) showed "good improvement" Sunday, Mitch Bannon of SI.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer was held out of Sunday's lineup after he sustained a mild left ankle sprain Saturday, but he didn't require imaging since he showed progress in his recovery. The 31-year-old will have at least one additional day to recover since the Blue Jays have a scheduled day off Monday, and the team will re-evaluate his progress Tuesday ahead of the series opener in Washington. |
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| Aug 14 2021 | Springer exited Saturday's game against the Mariners in the bottom of the seventh inning with an apparent left ankle injury, Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He grabbed his left leg/ankle after running into the center field wall while attempting to make a play. It sounded like he was limping pretty badly as he exited the field, so this could be worse than a day-to-day situation. Corey Dickerson came in to play right field with Randal Grichuk sliding over to center. |
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| Aug 12 2021 | Springer went 2-for-4 with a pair of solo home runs, a walk and an additional run Wednesday in the Blue Jays' 10-2 win over the Angels. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer got the scoring started on the night with a 383-foot blast off Dylan Bundy in the third inning, then added his second solo shot in the ninth to cap Toronto's offensive onslaught. The 31-year-old has been one of the majors' hottest hitters in the second half, slashing .365/.431/.844 with 11 home runs, 30 runs and 24 RBI in 25 games since the All-Star break. |
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| Aug 9 2021 | Springer went 2-for-4 with a home run, a walk, three RBI and three additional runs Sunday in the Blue Jays' 9-8 win over the Red Sox. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer was the central figure in helping Toronto overcome a five-run deficit, with his two-out, three-run blast off Matt Barnes in the eighth inning capping the Blue Jays' comeback. Though missing most of the first three months of the season due to injury has rendered Springer a poor investment on draft day, the 31-year-old has produced at a career-best level when he's been healthy. His .997 OPS on the on campaign surpasses his previous top mark (from 2019 with Houston) by 23 points. |
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| Aug 5 2021 | Springer went 4-for-5 with a double, a home run, two runs scored and three RBI in Wednesday's 8-6 win over Cleveland. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He once again led off the game for Toronto with a solo shot, but Springer was just getting warmed up. The 31-year-old is more than making up for his late beginning to the season, posting a career-high 1.021 OPS through his first 38 games as a Blue Jay with 13 homers, 27 RBI and 31 runs. |
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| Aug 3 2021 | Springer went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a double in Tuesday's 7-2 win over Cleveland. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer bashed his 41st career leadoff homer off Zach Plesac in the first, then completed his outstanding performance with a double and an RBI sacrifice fly. Since the All-Star break, nobody has hit more home runs in the American League than the former Astro. Since that same date, Springer leads the Blue Jays in batting average, runs scored, OBP, SLG and OPS. On a night in which Houston faces the music in Los Angeles, Springer is heating up in Toronto. |
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| Aug 1 2021 | Springer went 2-for-4 with two home runs and three RBI in Saturday's 4-0 win over the Royals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 30-year-old led off the contest with his 10th long ball, and he clubbed his 11th homer during the third inning with Alejandro Kirk on base. Springer is hitting .358/.424/.811 with six home runs, six doubles, 10 RBI and 16 runs in 14 games since the All-Star break. |
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| Jul 31 2021 | Springer went 3-for-4 with two doubles, a run scored and an RBI in Friday's 6-4 win over the Royals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Playing his first home game in the Rogers Centre, Springer showed Jays fans why he earned that big payday in the offseason. Over his last 12 games, the 31-year-old is slashing a dazzling .378/.451/.778 with four homers, seven RBI and 14 runs while mainly hitting out of the leadoff spot. |
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| Jul 30 2021 | Springer went 1-for-4 with two walks, two runs scored and an RBI in Thursday's rout of the Red Sox. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He struck out in his other three plate appearances, but Springer still got his share of the production on a night when every Jays starter collected at least one hit and drove in at least one run. The 31-year-old is thriving now that he's moved into the leadoff spot for Toronto, slashing .311/.392/.667 in 12 games since the All-Star break with four homers, six RBI and 13 runs. |
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| Jul 24 2021 | Springer went 2-for-6 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Saturday's 10-3 win over the Mets. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer homered off Taijuan Walker in the third inning to get the Blue Jays on the Board. In addition, he scored off Marcus Semien's home run in the fifth frame. The 31-year-old has three long balls over his last five games. On the season, he is slashing .232/.321/.495 with eight homers, 15 RBI, 17 runs and a pair of steals in 112 plate appearances. |
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| Jul 21 2021 | Springer went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's loss to the Red Sox. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Toronto down four runs in the sixth inning, Springer and Teoscar Hernandez gave the Blue Jays a jolt of life with back-to-back jacks to close the gap to one run. The homer was Springer's fourth in his past 13 games and seventh overall this season. He has been hot at the plate of late, going 7-for-13 with a pair of homers over his past four contests. |
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| Jul 19 2021 | Springer went 3-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Monday's loss to Boston. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer reached base three times in this one, but it wasn't enough to keep his club in the game. While the sample size with his new team has been small (24 games), he's struggled to a .235/.337/.471 slash line with six homers, 12 RBI, two stolen bases and 14 runs scored in 2021. |
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| Jul 3 2021 | Springer went 1-for-3 with a home run and a walk Saturday against the Rays. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer crushed a first-pitch offering from Shane McClanahan to straight-away center field in the second inning to open the scoring. It was the second long ball in as many games for Springer since being moved into the cleanup spot by Toronto manager Charlie Montoyo. The 31-year-old is hitting .333 over his past eight games, providing three homers and eight walks during that stretch. He appears to finally be a full-go after an injury-riddled first two-plus months as a Blue Jay. |
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| Jun 26 2021 | Springer went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Friday's 6-5 extra-inning loss to the Orioles. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer opened the scoring with a second-inning blast off Matt Harvey, his third homer of the year and first in three games since coming off the IL. The 31-year-old hasn't been able to do much through the first three months of the season while suiting up for only seven games to date, but a healthy Springer will provide a significant boost to an already-potent Toronto offense. |
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| Jun 24 2021 | Springer is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Orioles. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After returning Tuesday from his second stint on the injured list, Springer started in center field in consecutive games for the Blue Jays, going 0-for-7 with a walk and an RBI. The Blue Jays haven't yet indicated that Springer's absence for Thursday's series opener is the result of a setback with his right quadriceps, so he's presumably getting a pre-planned maintenance day. Randal Grichuk will spell Springer in center field. |
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| Jun 22 2021 | Springer (quad) will be activated from the 10-day injured list and bat fifth as the center fielder Tuesday against the Marlins, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Blue Jays have yet to release their Tuesday lineup, but Springer will slot in to the five hole at his usual center field position. Springer has dealt with a right quad issue all season, just briefly returning for four games in late April before landing back on the IL since early May. While Springer served as an elite leadoff hitter during the majority of his seven seasons with Houston, he could see more time in the middle of Toronto's order as Marcus Semien has settled in exceptionally atop the lineup. |
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| Jun 20 2021 | Springer (quadriceps) made his fifth rehab appearance at Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday, starting in center field while going 1-for-3 with two runs. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer exited his fourth rehab game Saturday earlier than expected, but that was a result of poor weather in Rochester rather than the result of any setback with his strained right quad, according to Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca. He returned to the lineup Sunday to play seven innings in the outfield, and general manager Ross Atkins indicated that the Blue Jays will soon have to decide whether Springer is fit to return from the 10-day injured list this week. Though Springer has served as a leadoff man in each of his four games with Toronto this season, manager Charlie Montoyo hinted Sunday that the 31-year-old will most likely bat fifth or sixth in the lineup initially when he comes off the IL, according to Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic. |
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| Jun 18 2021 | Springer (quadriceps) is taking a day off at Triple-A Buffalo on Friday but is expected to continue his rehab assignment in Saturday's and Sunday's games, Mitch Bannon of SI.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was previously reported Springer might be able to rejoin the Blue Jays this weekend, but instead it appears his activation is at least a few more days away. If all goes well Saturday and Sunday, the 31-year-old may be able to be activated for the series opener Tuesday at Miami. |
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| Jun 17 2021 | Springer (quadriceps) could travel with the team to Baltimore for the team's weekend series, Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer began a rehab appearance with Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday and reportedly felt good after his first game action. Manager Charlie Montoyo was non-committal regarding Springer's return however, so his activation could still be some time away. |
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| Jun 16 2021 | Springer (quadriceps) "felt great" after appearing in a rehab game with Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer made his first rehab appearance Tuesday and played five innings in the field for the Triple-A club while going 0-for-4 at the plate. He'll serve as the designated hitter for Buffalo on Wednesday, and Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo said that the team will see how the outfielder feels after the game before determining his next steps. |
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| Jun 14 2021 | Springer (quadriceps) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Buffalo on Monday, Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer has been sidelined since early May due to a right quadriceps strain, but he'll play five innings in the field during Tuesday's Triple-A contest. The Blue Jays will likely exercise caution with the 30-year-old since he went back to the injured list shortly after he made his season debut in late April, and manager Charlie Montoyo said Monday that the team wants Springer to be ready to play center field once he's activated. |
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| Jun 12 2021 | Springer (quadriceps) could begin a rehab assignment as soon as Tuesday, Mitch Bannon of SI.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Quadriceps issues have limited Springer to just four games this season. While he's seemingly trending in the right direction, the Blue Jays will want to be very careful with him given their $150 million investment in him over the winter and the fact that he had to head right back to the injured list within a week of being activated in late April. |
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| Jun 6 2021 | General manager Ross Atkins said Sunday that Springer (quad) is "very close" to beginning a rehab assignment, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Atkins didn't give a specific date for when the star outfielder could begin the rehab assignment, but based on his comments, it wouldn't be surprising for Springer to play in a minor-league game within the next week. The quad issue has been a problem for Springer all season, with the offseason free-agent signing returning for just four games in late April before heading back to the injured list. He'll continue to target a mid-June return to the Blue Jays' lineup. |
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| Jun 5 2021 | Springer (quadriceps) ran sprints and did some other on-field baseball activities before Saturday's game, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: According to manager Charlie Montoyo, Saturday was "his best day yet". That being said, the team has not detailed when Springer will begin a minor-league rehab assignment. His debut season with the Blue Jays has been derailed by injuries to this point, but once healthy he should slot in as the starting center fielder and a reliable power bat. |
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| Jun 1 2021 | Springer (quadriceps) ran the bases and took flyballs in the outfield Tuesday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Charlie Montoyo said that Springer looked good while participating in activities Tuesday. However, Montoyo also said that the 31-year-old will have to do similar activities Wednesday before the Blue Jays determine his progress. Springer suffered a setback with his right quad in early May and has been brought along slowly since then, but he could be nearing a rehab assignment if he continues to make progress in the coming days. |
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| May 24 2021 | Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo said Monday that Springer's (quadriceps) condition is improving, but the 31-year-old remains without a timeline to return from the 10-day injured list, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toronto is continuing to proceed slowly with Springer, who suffered a setback with his right quad just four games after he returned from the IL in late April. Springer still hasn't progressed to running at full speed following his latest shutdown, and Montoyo wasn't willing to speculate when the outfielder might begin a minor-league rehab assignment. Springer will remain out for the Blue Jays' upcoming five-game road trip to close out May, and based on where he currently stands on his recovery, it's unlikely he'll be ready to rejoin the big club during the first week of June either. |
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| May 21 2021 | Springer (quad) remains limited to jogging, and the Blue Jays have no intention of rushing him back to the majors, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This is Springer's second IL stint of the season for his quad strain, and he lasted only four games the first time the Jays activated him, so the team is being extremely cautious with their prized free-agent signing this time around. Until Springer is able to run at full speed, there will be no clear timetable for his return to the big-league roster. |
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| May 17 2021 | Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins said Sunday that Springer (quadriceps) began a running progression, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Atkins noted that Springer is only in the early stages of his running program, so the 31-year-old's return from the 10-day injured list doesn't appear to be forthcoming. Springer will be slowly built back up to playing a full nine innings in the outfield before the Blue Jays seriously consider activating him, though it's unclear if he'll be sent out on a traditional minor-league rehab assignment in order to achieve that. Springer's ongoing absence will continue to allow Randal Grichuk, Teoscar Hernandez and Lourdes Gurriel to handle everyday roles in the outfield. |
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| May 11 2021 | Springer (quadriceps) has been able to swing but isn't expected to start running until Thursday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer has appeared in just four games this season, as he missed most of April with a strained quadriceps and aggravated the injured soon after returning to action. He'll be eligible to return from his second stint on the injured list Thursday, though he's not expected to be ready to return just yet. Exactly when he'll be back remains to be seen. |
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| May 5 2021 | Springer was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a right quadriceps strain, retroactive to May 3, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 31-year-old served as the designated hitter in four games since being activated from the injured list last week, but he's back on the shelf since he aggravated the quad injury. Springer will be eligible to return from the injured list next week, but the Blue Jays figure to remain even more cautious to avoid rushing him back the second time around, so he figures to be sidelined beyond the minimum 10 days. Jonathan Davis was recalled in a corresponding move and will provide outfield depth for Toronto. |
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| May 4 2021 | Manager Charlie Montoyo said Springer's (quadriceps) pregame running Tuesday went was "not great, not bad," and the outfielder is still considered day-to-day, Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 31-year-old exited Sunday's contest with leg fatigue and has been held out of the lineup the past two days, and Montoyo's comments don't paint a particularly optimistic picture for his potential availability Wednesday. It doesn't sound as though Springer has suffered a setback, but he's still battling some issues since returning from the injured list last week. |
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| May 3 2021 | Manager Charlie Montoyo stated Springer's absence from Monday's lineup against the Athletics was a scheduled rest day, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer was pulled from Sunday's matchup due to leg fatigue, but it had nothing to do with being held out of Monday's game. He should be back in the starting nine for the second contest of the series Tuesday. |
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| May 2 2021 | Toronto manager Charlie Montoyo said after Sunday's 7-2 win over Atlanta that Springer was removed in the sixth inning due to general fatigue, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports. "We're going to be careful with him, so we took him out. It was the best thing for him," Montoyo said. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montoyo went on to say that Springer -- who went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts before departing -- was feeling a little exhausted after playing three days in a row following his reinstatement from the injured list, so the Blue Jays elected to err on the side of caution by pulling him from the contest early. Fortunately, Springer doesn't seem to be dealing with any sort of setback related to the left oblique strain or the right quadriceps strain that sidelined him for most of the first month of the season. Springer appears likely to rejoin the starting nine for Monday's series opener in Oakland, but fantasy managers will still want to revisit his status before locking him into weekly lineups. |
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| May 1 2021 | Springer went 2-for-5 with two home runs and three RBI in the 6-5 win over Atlanta on Saturday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer homered once off Charlie Morton in the third inning and again off Luke Jackson in the seventh inning in his third game with Toronto. Fans have patiently awaited Springer's debut and he came up big with his first pair of home runs for the Blue Jays. In 2020, the 31-year-old batted .265 with 14 home runs and 32 RBI in 51 games. |
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| Apr 28 2021 | The Blue Jays will activate Springer (quadriceps) from the 10-day injured list ahead of Wednesday's game against the Nationals, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca reports. He'll serve as Toronto's designated hitter and bat leadoff in his first game of the season. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toronto's high-priced offseason pickup will finally get the chance to debut after he spent the past four-plus weeks recovering from a Grade 2 left oblique and a right quadriceps strain. Though the Blue Jays appear confident in his health, Springer is still expected to be eased into the mix as a DH initially before gradually settling into a full-time role in the outfield. His return should provide a big boost to a Toronto squad that has gotten a collective .653 OPS from its leadoff hitters this season. |
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| Apr 27 2021 | Springer (quadriceps) will not be activated Tuesday, Ben Wagner of Sportsnet reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: There was a report Sunday that Springer had a good chance to be activated Tuesday against the Nationals, but that move will be delayed by at least one day. Springer ran on the field prior to Tuesday's game, and his quad is still not 100 percent. |
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| Apr 25 2021 | Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo said Sunday that Springer (quadriceps) has a "good chance" to return from the 10-day injured list Tuesday, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer is slated to play a full game in center field at the Blue Jays' alternate training site Sunday, and Montoyo is optimistic that the 31-year-old will be able to make his season debut in Tuesday's series opener against Washington. Springer appeared in 10 spring games this year and hit .240 with a home run, two RBI and two stolen bases. |
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| Apr 24 2021 | Springer (quadriceps) is unlikely to make his season debut Sunday against the Rays, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer played in an intrasquad game Friday and is feeling good Saturday. As a result, he's slated to appear in another intrasquad game Saturday. However, manager Charlie Montoyo said that he doesn't expect Springer to return Sunday since the team doesn't want to rush him back from the injured list. Even if Springer is ultimately held out Sunday, the center fielder appears to be nearing his return. |
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| Apr 23 2021 | Springer (quadriceps) will be monitored after Friday's intrasquad game and could make his season debut Sunday against the Rays, Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer played center field and sprinted at least five times during a simulated game at the Blue Jays' alternate training site Friday. The next step in his recovery will depend on how he feels following his appearance in the sim game, but manager Charlie Montoyo said that there's a possibility that Springer could return to game action for Sunday's series finale in Tampa Bay. |
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| Apr 22 2021 | Springer (quadriceps) will play in an intrasquad game Friday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer has been taking part in full activities in the last week and has been attempting to return to full strength. The 31-year-old will play center field during Friday's intrasquad game, and general manager Ross Atkins said that Springer is close to being cleared to make his regular-season debut for the Blue Jays. |
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| Apr 18 2021 | General manager Ross Atkins said Sunday that Springer (quadriceps) is "running and doing all of the baseball activities" at the Blue Jays' facility in Florida, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports. "Not quite at 100 percent with all of it, but getting live [batting practice] reps here in the coming hours and days," Atkins said. "He's had good defensive action. He's had plenty of reps in the batting cage and he's running again, so I think it's a matter of us being disciplined to the process and being disciplined to that progression to make sure that we don't move too quickly [with his activation]." | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Atkins' update more or less aligns with reports that have come out the last few days about Springer, indicating that all is sound in his recovery from the right quad strain. Springer was initially forced to the 10-day injured list due to an oblique strain, but he's completely past that issue and is now looking to shake off the quad concern. He could be a candidate to make his Toronto debut during the team's upcoming homestand that begins April 27. |
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| Apr 17 2021 | Manager Charlie Montoyo said Saturday that Springer (quadriceps) will start taking live batting practice in the coming days, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer has been coming along slowly in his recovery process but has been running in recent days. The 31-year-old has been ruled out through the team's current road trip that runs until April 25, but it's been encouraging to see him increase his activities recently. Randal Grichuk, Jonathan Davis and Josh Palacios should continue to fill in while Springer and Teoscar Hernandez (COVID-19) are sidelined. |
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| Apr 13 2021 | Springer (quadriceps) will not accompany the Blue Jays on the upcoming road trip that runs through April 25, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He took batting practice Tuesday, but will be getting work in at the alternate training site while Toronto heads out on a nine-game road trip that is followed by an off day. This means the soonest he could rejoin the lineup is April 27 against the Nationals. Manager Charlie Montoyo said Springer's quad is doing better but he is not ready for to do more than hit. |
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| Apr 11 2021 | Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo said Springer has made a full recovery from the oblique strain he suffered late in spring training, but the outfielder remains day-to-day while he works through a right quadriceps strain, Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer appeared close to a return from the 10-day injured list until last Tuesday, when he experiencing tightness in his quad while running the bases. The Blue Jays slowed down Springer's rehab program as a result, but he already seems to be making good progress from what an MRI revealed was a low-grade quad strain. He'll look to steadily increase his activities in the days to come, but the Blue Jays have yet to release a firm target date for Springer's 2021 debut. |
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| Apr 8 2021 | Springer (oblique/quadriceps) is unlikely to return during the Blue Jays' upcoming homestand that runs from April 8-14, Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer felt tightness in his right quad while running the bases Tuesday, and he underwent an MRI to determine the severity. Springer was diagnosed with a low-grade quadriceps strain following his examination. The 31-year-old appeared to be close to a return prior to his setback, but he'll now be sidelined for at least another week. |
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| Apr 7 2021 | Springer (oblique) underwent an MRI after he felt tightness in his right quad while running the bases Tuesday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer appeared to be trending toward a return after he began the season on the injured list due to a left oblique strain. However, his setback will prevent him from being activated when he's first eligible Thursday. The results of Springer's MRI aren't yet known, but a better timetable for his return could be revealed once the team gathers more information. |
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| Apr 6 2021 | Springer (oblique) went 4-for-11 with three walks and two strikeouts while facing three pitchers during Tuesday's live batting practice session, Gregor Chisholm of the Toronto Star reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The target return date for Springer is Thursday against the Angels, when he's first eligible. He took 17 swings during the live BP session, and the team's beat writers seem to expect him back in a couple days, so fantasy managers should plan accordingly. |
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| Apr 5 2021 | Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo said that Springer is doing "really well" in his recovery from a left oblique strain and should take part in live batting practice Tuesday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer has yet to ramp up his running since being diagnosed with the Grade 2 groin strain March 23, but if he checks out well during Tuesday's live BP session, he could have a chance at making it back from the 10-day injured list during this weekend's series with the Angels. In an effort to avoid a setback with the oblique, Springer could see more usage at designated hitter initially once he rejoins the active roster. Rowdy Tellez would be the primary candidate to lose out on at-bats in that scenario. |
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| Apr 2 2021 | Springer is recovering well from his Grade 2 oblique strain and has a chance to return from the injured list when first eligible Thursday, Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: If Springer does indeed return when first eligible, he'll have missed just over two weeks with an injury that typically takes several weeks to recover from. Even if he's not back right away, it doesn't sound as if the Blue Jays are too concerned about him missing an extended period. Randal Grichuk played center field in Springer's absence Opening Day. |
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| Mar 31 2021 | Springer (oblique) will begin the season on the 10-day injured list, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer dealt with a Grade 2 hamstring strain late in camp and has been progressing well, but he'll be sidelined for at least the first six games of the regular season while he recovers. Randal Grichuk and Jonathan Davis should see additional time in center field while Springer is unavailable. Springer's placement on the injured list is retroactive to March 29, but it's not yet clear whether he'll be able to return right away when he's first eligible to play April 8. |
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| Mar 30 2021 | Springer is progressing well from his Grade 2 oblique strain, but his readiness for Opening Day remains in doubt, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer was diagnosed with the strain just one week ago. Grade 2 strains typically take several weeks to recover from, so the fact that he's even in contention for Opening Day is a positive sign. The Blue Jays won't make a decision on whether to send him to the injured list until the last minute. It's possible he's ruled out for a few games but remains on the active roster. Randal Grichuk should fill in for him in center field if he's forced to miss time. |
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| Mar 29 2021 | Springer (oblique) underwent a follow-up MRI on Monday and remains day-to-day, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer was diagnosed with a Grade 2 left oblique strain on Tuesday, an injury which typically takes several weeks to recover from. The Blue Jays have remained optimistic that he could still make the Opening Day roster nonetheless, though whether or not that's overly optimistic should become clearer once the results of his MRI are known. |
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| Mar 28 2021 | Manager Charlie Montoyo said Springer (oblique) remains day-to-day after hitting off a tee Sunday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While Montoyo noted that Springer avoided any setbacks during the hitting workout, how the 31-year-old's left oblique strain responds to baserunning and outfield drills will provide a better gauge of his health heading into Opening Day. The Blue Jays have already informed Jonathan Davis that he would break camp with the club as a fifth outfielder, perhaps signaling that Springer may be relegated to designated-hitter duties if he's able to avoid a stint on the injured list to begin the season. |
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| Mar 27 2021 | Springer's (oblique) readiness for Opening Day appears to be at risk following the news that outfielder Jonathan Davis will break camp with the team, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer was diagnosed with a Grade 2 left oblique strain Tuesday, though the team has yet to officially rule him out for the start of the campaign. He's still considered day-to-day, but the news that the team will carry an extra outfielder to start the year seemingly suggests he's expected to miss a bit of time. Even if he does head to the injured list, however, a lengthy absence isn't anticipated. |
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| Mar 26 2021 | Springer (oblique) will hit off a tee Saturday, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer has been feeling better recently but still doesn't have a timetable to return and is still considered day-to-day. However, the Blue Jays could get a better idea of his status after his light activity Saturday. It's not yet clear whether Springer will be ready to play by Opening Day. |
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| Mar 25 2021 | Springer (oblique) is feeling better but remains without a timetable, Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer officially remains day-to-day but manager Charlie Montoyo told reporters that Springer is "feeling better and wants to play." However, he remains without a timetable, meaning it's unclear if he will be in the lineup on Opening Day. |
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| Mar 23 2021 | Springer was diagnosed with a Grade 2 oblique strain Tuesday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer had been dealing with what was thought to be mild oblique tightness but which turned out to be a more serious problem following an MRI. Despite the Grade 2 designation, however, the Blue Jays remain optimistic that he'll be ready to go by Opening Day. If he isn't, Randal Grichuk would step into an everyday role in center field. |
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| Mar 11 2021 | Springer (abdomen) is starting in center field and leading off Thursday against the Tigers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He was scratched from Tuesday's lineup, but the abdominal tightness was indeed a minor issue. Look for Springer to occupy the leadoff role for an exciting Toronto lineup this season. |
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| Mar 10 2021 | Springer (abdomen) participated in several team activities Wednesday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer was scratched from Tuesday's spring lineup due to left abdominal tightness, but he put in a full workout Wednesday while also taking live batting practice and playing defense in an intrasquad game. The 31-year-old remains day-to-day and isn't starting in Wednesday's spring game, but he appears to be progressing well in his recovery. |
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| Mar 9 2021 | Springer is considered day-to-day after missing Tuesday's game against the Phillies due to left abdominal tightness, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer is a 31-year-old with a somewhat shaky health track record, so it makes plenty of sense for the Blue Jays to be very cautious with him with Opening Day still more than three weeks away. The day-to-day tag implies his readiness for the start of the regular season isn't under serious threat. |
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| Feb 18 2021 | Springer will hit in the top three of the Blue Jays' batting order this season, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer was the team's premium addition this offseason, so this news comes as little surprise. Even so, it's confirmation that he will have the opportunity to score plenty of runs with the likes of Bo Bichette, Marcus Semien, Vladimir Guerrero and Teoscar Hernandez hitting around him. |
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| Jan 19 2021 | Springer agreed to terms on a contract with the Blue Jays on Tuesday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: According to Jon Heyman of MLB Network, it's the largest free-agent deal so far this offseason at six years and $150 million. The final decision came between the Mets and Blue Jays, and Springer will be joining the Canadian club once he completes a physical. The 31-year-old should take over in center field for Toronto and had a .265/.359/.540 slash line with 14 homers in 220 plate appearances during 2020. |
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| Nov 11 2020 | Springer won't exercise his $18.9 million qualifying offer prior to Wednesday's deadline, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Even though many teams are expected to be more conservative with their spending this offseason following the pandemic-shortened 60-game 2020 campaign, Springer likely won't struggle to land a multi-year deal that comes close to matching -- if not surpassing -- $18.9 million in annual average value. Though his production in 2020 represented a step back from his career-best 2019 season, the 31-year-old was still a well-above average hitter (.263/.359/.540 slash line, 146 wRC+). |
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| Nov 1 2020 | Springer was extended a $18.9 million qualifying offer by the Astros on Sunday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer will likely decline the qualifying offer and seek a multi-year deal on the open market, but it remains to be seen what the market will be like for a 31-year-old outfielder in what is expected to be a tepid, slow-moving offseason. He hit .265/.359/.540 with 14 home runs in 51 games this year and was worth 1.9 fWAR, which ranked ninth among all outfielders. |
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| Oct 17 2020 | Springer went 1-for-4 with a walk, two RBI and a run scored in Game 6 of the ALCS. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer came to the plate in the fifth inning with runners on second and third and delivered a two-run single to put Houston up 2-1. It was his only knock of the game, but it jumpstarted the Astros' offense as they never lost the lead and forced a seventh game. Springer has been a major part of the team's postseason success, as he's hitting .283/.321/.528 with four home runs, 10 RBI and eight runs scored across 12 contests. |
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| Oct 16 2020 | Springer went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in the Astros' Game 5 win over the Rays on Thursday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carlos Correa will get all the glory after his walkoff homer, but Springer was the one who got the scoring started for Houston with his solo shot off opener John Curtiss in the first inning. A free agent this winter, Springer should be headed for a big payday after slashing .265/.359/.540 with 14 homers during the regular season. |
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| Oct 6 2020 | Springer went 2-for-4 with two home runs and three RBI during Tuesday's Game 2 win over Oakland. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 31-year-old collected four hits during Game 1 of the ALDS on Monday, and he came back Tuesday to power Houston's offense once again. Springer is 7-for-18 (.389 average) with two homers, one double, three runs and five RBI through four playoff games this year. |
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| Sep 26 2020 | Springer isn't in Saturday's lineup against the Rangers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer will retreat to the bench Saturday along with several other starters after the Astros clinched a postseason spot Friday. Myles Straw will start in center field, leading off. |
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| Sep 24 2020 | Springer went 3-for-4 with a three-run home run, a walk and another run scored during Thursday's win over the Rangers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer extended Houston's lead with a three-run homer against Lance Lynn in the second inning. It was the team-leading 14th long ball of the season for the 31-year-old, who has now hit safely across the last 11 games. |
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| Sep 23 2020 | Springer returned to the lineup and went 1-for-5 in Tuesday's 6-1 win over the Mariners. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer was given a rest day Monday by manager Dusty Baker, who was influenced by Statcast data that indicated the outfielder was a high risk for injury. There should be no such off-days the rest of the season, which has five games remaining. |
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| Sep 22 2020 | Springer was given a rest day Monday because Statcast data indicated he was a high risk for injury, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: In a series crucial to Houston's playoff hopes, the Astros played without its hottest hitter. Springer launched a pair of home runs Sunday and was 9-for-33 with five homers in eight straight starts since the team's previously scheduled off-day. "The Statcast data is kind of new to me, kind of new to baseball, and it's pretty accurate," manager Dusty Baker said. "We decided today would be the day." Baker cited similar data that indicated Alex Bregman was a risk for injury Aug. 19 in Colorado. That day, Bregman pulled his hamstring and missed three weeks. With just six games remaining in the regular season and a postseason berth to be secured, Springer should be able to play all six games if needed. |
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| Sep 21 2020 | Springer will sit Monday against the Mariners, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: There haven't been any indications that this is anything other than a routine day off for Springer, who's started the last 22 games for the Astros, hitting nine homers and posting a 1.033 OPS over that stretch. Myles Straw serves as the center fielder in his absence. |
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| Sep 20 2020 | Springer went 3-for-4 with two solo homers and a stolen base in Sunday's 3-2 win over Arizona. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer got the Astros on the board with his solo shot in the sixth inning off Taylor Widener and tied the contest at 2-2 with another homer in the seventh. The rest of the Houston lineup combined for just two hits. The 31-year-old outfielder is slashing .253/.345/.529 with 13 long balls this season. |
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| Sep 18 2020 | Springer went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and two runs scored in Friday's 6-3 loss to the Diamondbacks. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer reached base on errors in the first and third innings, and he scored on a wild pitch in the first. He added his solo shot in the fifth inning for his 11th homer of the season. Springer has hit safely in nine of the last 10 games, going 11-for-40 (.275) with four homers, six RBI and nine runs scored in that span. |
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| Sep 15 2020 | Springer went 1-for-4 with a walk, a solo home run and two runs scored Tuesday against the Rangers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer led off the bottom of the first inning with a home run, his 10th of the season. It was his second consecutive game with a homer, and he now has three long balls in his last five starts. Overall, he's hitting.240/.345/.493 with 30 runs scored and 25 RBI across 179 plate appearances. |
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| Sep 13 2020 | Springer went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 8-1 loss to the Dodgers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer took Dodgers reliever Dylan Floro deep in the sixth inning for the Astros' lone run of the game. The Dodgers bullpen also limited the Astros to just four hits. Springer is slashing .240/.343/.479 with nine homers, 24 RBI and 28 runs scored through 40 contests in 2020. |
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| Sep 9 2020 | Springer went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to Oakland. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer needed just four pitches from Athletics starter Jesus Luzardo before he opened the scoring. The homer was Springer's eighth of the year, to go with 22 RBI, 26 runs scored and a .241/.352/.474 slash line through 37 contests. He's hit safely in his last nine games, going 13-for-35 (.371) with three homers, five RBI and 10 runs scored in that span. |
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| Sep 6 2020 | Springer went 2-for-4 with two home runs and three RBI in Game 2 of a doubleheader against the Angels on Saturday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer took Dillon Peters deep in the first inning with a solo shot, and then he added a two-run blast off Jacob Barnes in the fifth. He has seven homers this season and extended his hitting streak to four games, with three of those contests seeing him produce two or more hits. |
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| Aug 30 2020 | Springer went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against Oakland. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer went 1-for-4 in the opening game of the twin bill and collected a pair of hits in the nightcap. He took Frankie Montas deep to left field in the second inning for his fifth long ball of the season. Springer entered Saturday having gone 0-for-10 over his previous three games and is hitting only .209 overall this season. |
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| Aug 28 2020 | Springer (elbow) will man center field and hit leadoff in Friday's game against the A's, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer sat out both ends of the doubleheader the Astros played Tuesday, but it turns out that will be the extent of his absence, as he will return to action Friday. Springer will be looking to get back on track after going 0-for-10 over the last three games he appeared in. |
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| Aug 25 2020 | Springer (elbow) is unavailable to hit in Tuesday's doubleheader against the Angels but he is available off the bench for defense if needed, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: We already knew Springer was unlikely to start in either game of the twin bill. X-rays on Springer's elbow revealed a bruise, so he is considered day-to-day. Myles Straw is starting in center field and batting leadoff in Game 1. |
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| Aug 24 2020 | Springer has been diagnosed with a left elbow contusion after leaving Monday's game against the Angels, Alyson Footer of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer was drilled by a pitch Monday night and was forced to leave the contest, but his X-rays came back negative, confirming that he was able to avoid a significant injury. He'll be considered day-to-day moving forward. |
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| Aug 19 2020 | Springer went 2-for-5 with a double, a solo home run and an additional run scored in Wednesday's win over the Rockies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer also had a barrel -- by Statcast's definition -- on a flyout in the third inning, so this was a highly-encouraging return for the Astros' leadoff man. He suffered a wrist strain earlier this month and underwent a pair of MRIs, the most recent one coming back clean Tuesday. |
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| Aug 18 2020 | Springer (wrist) had an MRI come back clean Tuesday but didn't make an appearance during the win over the Rockies, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 30-year-old was originally included in Tuesday's lineup, but he was scratched and didn't join the team until after first pitch due to the MRI. Springer should be considered day-to-day as he continues to battle the right wrist issue, but it doesn't appear to be a severe injury. |
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| Aug 15 2020 | Springer started in center field and went 1-for-2 with two walks and three runs scored in Friday's 11-1 win over the Mariners. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer, who missed time due to a wrist injury, played the field for the first time since sustaining the injury. He served as the designated hitter in his return to game action Wednesday. |
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| Aug 12 2020 | Springer (wrist) is serving as the DH and leading off Wednesday against the Giants, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer has been cleared to rejoin the starting lineup after missing five straight games with a strained right wrist. The outfielder, who is 8-for-44 with three home runs and 12 RBI this season, will face right-hander Trevor Cahill in his return. |
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| Aug 11 2020 | Springer isn't starting Tuesday against the Giants, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer took batting practice prior to Monday's game, but he'll remain on the bench for the fifth consecutive game. Myles Straw is starting in center field in Springer's absence. |
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| Aug 10 2020 | Springer (hand) took batting practice prior to Monday's game against the Giants, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer saw a hand specialist Monday that confirmed nothing is broken. While he'll remain sidelined for the fourth consecutive contest in the series opener against San Francisco, he's been able to take swings on each of the past two days. |
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| Aug 9 2020 | Astros manager Dusty Baker said Springer (wrist) was able to hit in the batting cage prior to Sunday's game against the Athletics, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though Springer remains out of the lineup for a third straight day with a strained right wrist, his ability to take swings Sunday offers hope that he'll avoid a trip to the injured list. Baker labeled Springer as day-to-day, suggesting the outfielder has a chance to return to the starting nine as soon as Monday against the Giants. |
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| Aug 8 2020 | Springer (wrist) isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Athletics. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer received encouraging news Friday after his MRI revealed no fracture, but he'll sit out again Saturday. Myles Straw will start in center field and bat eighth. |
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| Aug 7 2020 | Springer (wrist) is out of the lineup Friday against the A's, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 30-year-old sustained a right wrist strain Thursday, and manager Dusty Baker said he expects him to miss a few games, so it's not surprising the outfielder is on the bench for Friday's contest. Springer should be considered day-to-day, but he isn't guaranteed to see the field during the three-game set in Oakland. Myles Straw is starting in center field in his place, batting eighth. |
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| Aug 6 2020 | Springer exited Thursday's game against the Diamondbacks in the seventh inning with a right wrist strain, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He was replaced by Myles Straw in center field. Manager Dusty Baker said after the game that X-rays on the 30-year-old's wrist came back negative, but that he expects him to miss a few games, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today. The Astros will begin a three-game series in Oakland starting Friday night, so given Baker's comments, it seems likely that Springer will miss at least first tilt with the Athletics. Straw and Kyle Tucker are candidates for increased action in the outfield with Springer out of the lineup. |
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| Aug 5 2020 | Springer went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and a walk in Wednesday's 14-7 loss to the Diamondbacks. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer extended his hitting streak to five games with the fifth-inning blast, his third long ball of the season. The 30-year-old outfielder is 7-for-20 with two homers, 11 RBI and three runs scored during the streak. Overall, he has 12 RBI and four runs scored along with a .195/.340/.439 slash line in 11 contests this year. |
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| Aug 1 2020 | Springer went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI and a walk during Saturday's extra-inning loss to the Angels. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 30-year-old launched a two-run home run during the top of the ninth inning to give Houston a 4-3 lead, but the bullpen was unable hold on during the bottom of the frame. Springer was off to a horrible start as he was 1-for-21 over his first six games, but in the past two contests he's 4-for-8 with a home run, five RBI and two walks. |
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| Jul 31 2020 | Springer (knee) went 2-for-4 with two RBI, a walk and a sacrifice fly in Friday's 9-6 win over the Angels. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer actually produced his two RBI with a bases-loaded walk in the second inning and his fourth-inning sacrifice fly. Both of his hits were singles. It appears he's recovered from a sore knee that cost him just one start, as he played all nine innings on defense Friday. He's still hitting a meager .120 with one homer, three RBI and a run scored through 7 contests to start 2020. |
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| Jul 30 2020 | Springer (knee) entered Wednesday's game as a pinch hitter and played four innings in right field. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer walked for Martin Maldonado in the ninth inning and remained in the game. He was scratched from the lineup due to a sore knee, although a 1-for-20 slump -- now 1-for-21 -- could also be a factor in the decision to sit him. Houston is off Thursday before returning to action Friday on the road against the Dodgers. |
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| Jul 29 2020 | Springer, who is not in Wednesday's lineup against the Dodgers, is dealing with a sore knee after running into the outfield wall a couple days ago, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Myles Straw will get the start in center field, batting eighth. Springer was 0-for-13 with four strikeouts in the last three games, so the Astros will look to get him right physically before putting him back in the lineup. Ideally with the day off Wednesday and Thursday's scheduled off day, he can return to the lineup this weekend against the Angels. |
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| Jul 25 2020 | Springer went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 7-2 win over the Mariners. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer went deep against Mariners reliever Nestor Cortes in the sixth inning to add an insurance run for the Astros. The 30-year-old Springer had career highs in homers (39) and RBI (96) last year. He should remain a fixture in center field and at the top of the order in 2020. |
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| Jul 19 2020 | Springer is starting in center field and leading off in Sunday's intrasquad game, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He had been absent from camp for a few days while he awaited the results of a COVID-19 test. Springer is set to reprise his leadoff role this season. |
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| Jul 14 2020 | Springer isn't present at Tuesday's workouts while awaiting his latest COVID-19 test result, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 30-year-old's sample was collected Sunday and he will hopefully be able to return to the ballpark later this week, but until the results are received he'll be absent from workouts. Barring a positive test result, Springer's availability for Opening Day next week is unlikely to be impacted. |
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| May 9 2020 | The Astros "made it clear" that they want to work out a long-term deal with Springer, who can become an unrestricted free agent after 2020, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports, citing a source report from Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer, who turns 31 in September, will be one of the more attractive players on the market during next offseason, but Houston owner Jim Crane has told the outfielder and his representatives that the club is interested in working out an extension before the player hits free agency. Per the agreement worked out between MLB and the MLB Players Association, all players will receive a full year of service time even if the season is canceled or abbreviated, meaning Springer will become a free agent regardless of how the coronavirus pandemic impacts MLB in 2020. |
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| Mar 22 2020 | Springer batted .261 (6-for-23) with two walks, two stolen bases and two runs scored over eight Grapefruit League games. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer is poised for another big season in 2020 as the 30-year-old outfielder enters his final year before becoming an unrestricted free agent in 2021. A hamstring injury limited him to 122 games last season, but Springer launched a career-high 39 home runs while establishing new career thresholds in average (.292), on-base percentage (.383), slugging (.591), WAR (6.5) and wRC+ (156). Only five players ranked ahead of him in weighted runs created. He'll return as Houston's leadoff hitter in 2020. |
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| Feb 23 2020 | Springer will hit atop the Astros' order this season, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer has been the team's primary leadoff hitter since the 2016 season. New manager Dusty Baker made clear he wasn't planning on making any changes to Springer's role, saying, "If it's not broke, don't fix it." In each of his four seasons as the team's leadoff hitter, Springer has scored no fewer than 96 runs. |
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| Jan 16 2020 | Springer signed a one-year, $21 million contract with the Astros on Thursday, avoiding arbitration, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After a season in which he recorded a career-best .974 OPS with 39 home runs, Springer and the Astros were able to settle on a contract to avoid arbitration. The 30-year-old was in the conversation for the American League MVP honors before missing time with head and hamstring injuries in 2019, but he should be ready to take on another big role for the Astros in 2020. |
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| Oct 17 2019 | Springer went 1-for-5 with a three-run home run in Thursday's 8-3 win over the Yankees in Game 4 of the ALCS. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer made his lone hit of the game count, taking Masahiro Tanaka deep in the third inning to give the Astros a 3-1 lead. Springer has managed just five hits in 38 postseason at-bats, but his bat has shown some life with two homers in the last three games. |
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| Oct 14 2019 | Springer said he cramped up during Sunday's win against the Yankees in Game 2 of the ALCS but is fine, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 30-year-old remained in the game despite his discomfort, and it likely won't affect his availability throughout the series. Springer has gone 4-for-29 with one home run in seven games this postseason. |
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| Sep 30 2019 | Springer went 4-for-4 with a homer, three runs and a pair of RBI in Sunday's win over the Angels. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer added a solo shot off Dillon Peters in the second inning to bring his season homer tally to 39, beating his previous career high by five. He later added an RBI double, giving him 96 RBI on the season, also a career best. Springer finishes the season with a .292/.383/.591 slash line, adding more personal bests in each of those categories. |
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| Sep 30 2019 | Springer went 4-for-4 with a homer, three runs and a pair of RBI in Sunday's win | over the Angels. |
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| Sep 25 2019 | Springer is expected to be out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Angels, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer started the past four games but will sit for the opener of the final series of the regular season since the Astros are expected to make an early morning arrival into Los Angeles on Thursday. Jose Altuve, Yuli Gurriel and Carlos Correa (back) are also expected to be withheld from the starting nine. |
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| Sep 22 2019 | Springer went 3-for-5 with three homers and four RBI in Sunday's 13-5 win over the Angels. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer went deep in his first three at-bats, including a leadoff shot in the first inning. It was the fourth multi-homer game of his season but the first three-homer performance of his career. The 30-year-old outfielder is up to 38 long balls and 94 RBI with a .970 OPS this season. |
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| Sep 20 2019 | Springer is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Angels, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: There has been nothing to suggest this is anything other than a routine rest day. Jose Altuve is slated to lead off against right-hander Jaime Barria as Jake Marisnick patrols center field. |
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| Sep 15 2019 | Springer is not starting Sunday against Kansas City, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer owns an excellent .297/.409/.689 slash line with nine homers over his last 20 games. Josh Reddick slides to center field Sunday, with Kyle Tucker starting in right. |
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| Sep 14 2019 | Springer went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Friday's 4-1 win over the Royals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer struck out in his first three at-bats before taking advantage of a misplaced fastball in the ninth inning. It marked the Astros' first hit with runners in scoring position over the last 14 at-bats. The homer was Springer's 35th, setting a new career benchmark for the outfielder, who has swatted eight homers and knocked in 18 runs over the last 12 games. |
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| Sep 8 2019 | Springer went 1-for-7 with a three-run home run, four RBI and two runs in a 21-1 victory against the Mariners on Sunday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old's return to the lineup wasn't good for the average, but it's still great to see him out there after the scary head injury last week. Now back in the lineup, Springer still has a shot for a new career high in homers and RBI. He is batting .295 with 31 home runs, 82 RBI, 83 runs and five steals in 424 at-bats this season. |
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| Sep 7 2019 | Springer (concussion) is available off the bench Saturday and could start Sunday's contest, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer left on a cart after crashing into the center field wall Tuesday and was diagnosed with a mild concussion. He evidently got rather lucky, as he's already been cleared to return to game action. Jake Marisnick will serve as the center fielder Saturday against Seattle. |
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| Sep 4 2019 | General manager Jeff Luhnow said Wednesday that Springer's (head/neck) initial tests were encouraging, though the outfielder "may need a day or two" off before rejoining the Houston lineup, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Springer violently collided with the wall while making a spectacular catch in the fifth inning of Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Brewers, resulting in him being carted off the field. According to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com, Springer never lost consciousness after the back of his head hit the wall, but the Astros didn't provide much more information regarding the injury beyond manager AJ Hinch noting that the 29-year-old was put through a "gauntlet of tests." Springer will benefit from an off day Wednesday before the Astros reassess his condition heading into Thursday's series opener in Seattle. |
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| Sep 2 2019 | Springer went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a second run scored in Monday's 3-2 | extra-inning win over the Brewers. |
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| Sep 1 2019 | Springer is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays, Chandler | Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. |
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| Aug 30 2019 | Springer went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double, four RBI, a walk and two runs scored | Friday night against the Blue Jays. |
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| Aug 29 2019 | Springer went 1-for-5 with a walk, a home run and two RBI in Thursday's 9-8 loss | to Tampa Bay. |
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| Aug 25 2019 | Springer is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels, Hunter Atkins | of the Houston Chronicle reports. |
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| Aug 20 2019 | Springer went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in Tuesday's victory over | the Tigers. |
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| Aug 14 2019 | Springer went 4-for-9 with a home run and two RBI in a doubleheader against the | White Sox on Tuesday. |
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| Aug 7 2019 | Springer is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Rockies, Brian McTaggart of | MLB.com reports. |
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| Jul 28 2019 | Springer went 3-for-5 with a solo homer, two doubles and three runs scored in Sunday's | 6-2 win over the Cardinals. |
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| Jul 28 2019 | Springer went 1-for-4 with a walk, a triple, two RBI and a run scored in Saturday's 8-2 win over St. Louis. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 21 2019 | Springer is not in Sunday's lineup against the Rangers, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 19 2019 | Springer went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in a victory over the Angels on Thursday. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 17 2019 | Springer went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run, two walks and another run scored in Wednesday's 11-2 win at Angel Stadium. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 15 2019 | Springer went 3-for-5 with a pair of home runs, three runs scored and three RBI in the Astros' 9-6 loss to the Angels on Monday. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 14 2019 | Springer is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 11 2019 | Springer went 2-for-4 with a double in Thursday's loss to the Rangers. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 8 2019 | Springer went 3-for-7 with an RBI in Sunday's extra-innings win over the Angels. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 3 2019 | Springer went 3-for-5 with a double and three runs Tuesday in the Astros' 9-8 win over the Rockies. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 27 2019 | Springer went 3-for-4 with a walk and a solo home run in Wednesday's 14-2 loss to the Pirates. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 26 2019 | Springer returned to action and went 1-for-4 in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Pirates. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 25 2019 | Springer (hamstring) was activated from the 10-day injured list Tuesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 24 2019 | Springer (hamstring) played a second consecutive day Sunday and went 1-for-3 with a walk and an RBI for Double-A Corpus Christi. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 22 2019 | Springer (hamstring) remains on track to return from the 10-day injured list ahead of Tuesday's game against the Pirates, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 21 2019 | Springer (hamstring) went 2-for-4 with two home runs and four RBI for Double-A Corpus Christi on Thursday. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 20 2019 | Springer (hamstring) will begin a minor-league rehab assignment with Double-A Corpus Christi on Thursday, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 19 2019 | Springer (hamstring) will require \"at least three or four\" rehab games before Astros manager AJ Hinch considers activating him, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 18 2019 | Springer (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Corpus Christi on Thursday, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 18 2019 | Manager AJ Hinch told MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM<\/a> that Springer (hamstring) is scheduled to take part in baserunning drills Tuesday. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 17 2019 | Springer (hamstring) took live batting practice Monday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 17 2019 | Springer (hamstring) fielded flyballs before Sunday's game, David Barron of the Houston Chronicle<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 14 2019 | Springer (hamstring) is expected to complete on-field drills prior to Friday's game against the Blue Jays, but manager AJ Hinch doesn't anticipate his starting center fielder beginning a rehab assignment over the weekend, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 11 2019 | Springer (hamstring) appears on track to start a rehab assignment over the weekend, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 6 2019 | Springer participated in batting practice Wednesday for the first time since suffering a strained left hamstring, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 4 2019 | Springer (hamstring) said he was running at 90 percent on the field Monday, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 29 2019 | Springer (hamstring) ran on the field Wednesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 25 2019 | Springer's hamstring injury is not as bad as the Astros originally feared but will still keep him out for more than 10 days, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 25 2019 | Springer is \"likely\" to spend time on the injured list after he was removed from Friday night's game against Boston with a left hamstring injury, Hunter Atkins and Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle<\/a> report. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 25 2019 | Springer's hamstring strain is a Grade 2, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 25 2019 | Springer was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain Saturday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 24 2019 | Springer left Friday night's game against the Red Sox after injuring himself on a sliding attempt in the outfield, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 24 2019 | Springer exited Friday night's game against the Red Sox with a left hamstring injury, Hunter Atkins of the Houston Chronicle<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 24 2019 | Springer (back) will lead off and play right field Friday against the Red Sox, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 23 2019 | Springer (back) hit in the indoor batting cage Wednesday, the first time he's swung a bat since being removed from Sunday's game, David Barron of the Houston Chronicle<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 23 2019 | Springer (back) is not in Thursday's lineup against the White Sox, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 23 2019 | Springer (back) could return to the lineup Friday against the Red Sox, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 22 2019 | Springer (back) remains out of the lineup Wednesday against the White Sox, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 21 2019 | Manager AJ Hinch confirmed Springer (back) won't be available for Tuesday's game against the White Sox, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle<\/a> reports. \"We feel like the weekend [series with the Red Sox] is very probable,\" Hinch said, regarding Springer's eventual return to the lineup. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 21 2019 | Springer (back) is out of Tuesday's lineup but is available to pinch run or play defense, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 20 2019 | Springer's MRI on his stiff back revealed no serious injuries, but he's nevertheless out of the lineup for Monday's game against the White Sox, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 19 2019 | Springer (back) will not be available for Monday's contest against the White Sox, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 19 2019 | Springer was removed from Sunday's game against the Red Sox in the fifth inning due to an unspecified issue, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 19 2019 | The Astros cited lower-back stiffness as the cause of Springer's early removal from Sunday's game against the Red Sox, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 17 2019 | Springer went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and walk during a 3-1 victory against the Red Sox on Friday. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 15 2019 | Springer went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, three runs and two walks during an 11-4 victory against the Tigers on Tuesday. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 14 2019 | Springer was named co-American League Player of the Week for the week ending May 12, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle<\/a> reports. He scorched opponents, going 14-for-27 with five home runs, 10 RBI and 10 runs scored during the seven-day stretch. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 12 2019 | Springer went 5-for-5 with two home runs and four RBI in a 15-5 win over the Rangers on Sunday. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 10 2019 | Springer went 3-for-5 with a solo home run in Thursday's 4-2 win over Texas. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 9 2019 | Springer went 1-for-2 with a home run, a walk, two RBI and two runs Wednesday in the Astros' 9-0 triumph over the Royals. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 6 2019 | Springer went 2-for-5 with a double and a two-run home run in Monday's 6-4 win over the Royals. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 25 2018 | Springer went 1-for-5 with a home run, two RBI and two runs scored in Tuesday's 8-2 extra-inning win over Colorado. | Springer sealed the deal with a two-run bomb in the 10th inning, his 17th of the season and second in three games. He's hit safely in all four games since since the All-Star break while driving in eight runs. |
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| Jul 23 2018 | Springer went 2-for-3 with a double, two walks, a run scored and an RBI in Sunday's 14-5 loss to the Angels. | Springer has responded well to the downtime he received during the All-Star break. After going 15-for-108 (.139) with five RBI over 29 games leading up to the mid-season break, he's responded with a three-game hitting streak and six RBI while getting on base eight times in 15 plate appearances during the first series back. |
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| Jul 21 2018 | Springer went 1-for-4 with a walk and a grand slam in Saturday's 7-0 win over the Angels. | The sixth-inning blast gave Springer 16 homers on the season to go along with his .249/.335/.421 slash line. His overall numbers are down somewhat from his usual -- his .756 OPS would be the lowest of his career if he can't pull it up -- but he's still on pace for his third straight campaign with 25 or more homers. |
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| Jul 10 2018 | Springer went 2-for-4 in Monday's 2-0 loss to Oakland. | The last time Springer recorded multiple hits was June 10. That's a stretch of 24 games with one or fewer hits -- more often than not, it's been fewer. Springer entered Monday's game having batted just .111 (10-for-90) since his last multi-hit effort. |
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| Jul 7 2018 | Springer went 1-for-4 with a walk, stolen base and two runs scored Saturday against the White Sox. | While this wasn't an especially remarkable game for Springer, he extended his hitting streak to a modest three games and reached base multiple times for only the second time since June 20. He made the most of his times on the basepaths by stealing his sixth base of the season -- more than he recorded all of last season -- and scoring his 62nd and 63rd runs. |
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| Jul 6 2018 | Springer went 1-for-5 with an RBI in Thursday's 4-3 win over the White Sox. | Springer has returned to the Astros lineup after dealing with back discomfort, but he's still mired in a slump. The outfielder had one hit in his last 24 at-bats when he delivered a ninth-inning single to plate the game-tying run Thursday and entered the game having gone 5-for-65 (.077) over the previous 18 games. |
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| Jul 3 2018 | Springer (back) is back in the lineup Tuesday against the Rangers, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. | Springer did not start Sunday after suffering a minor back injury, though he did come on as a pinch runner. He returns to the lineup Tuesday, leading off and playing center field. |
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| Jul 2 2018 | Springer (back) entered Sunday's game as a pinch runner after being held out of the starting lineup over the weekend. | Springer made a couple of plays during Friday's game that resulted in some minor back discomfort, once falling into the seats attempting to catch a foul popup and another while laying out to catch the final out of the eighth inning. With a day off Monday, Springer is expected to be back in the starting lineup Tuesday against Texas. |
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| Jul 1 2018 | Springer (back) is out of the lineup Sunday against the Rays, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. | Springer tweaked his back late in Saturday's 5-2 loss after attempting to make a diving catch, though the injury didn't result in his removal from the contest. The Astros thus may be exercising caution in holding Springer out Sunday, and he'll benefit from two full days of rest with Houston not back on the schedule until Tuesday in Texas. Springer's absence for the series finale will open up a spot in the outfield for Tony Kemp, while Alex Bregman ascends to the top of the order to assume Springer's usual leadoff duties. |
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| Jul 1 2018 | Springer (back), who is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays, is available off the bench, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. | Springer is nursing a sore back after falling into the stands on a diving grab in Saturday's contest, but the injury isn't anything worrisome. With a team off day coming Monday, the Astros decided it was prudent to hold Springer out of the lineup to afford him two days of rest prior to the two-game set in Texas that begins Tuesday. Tony Kemp will pick up a start in the outfield Sunday while Springer heads to the bench for the afternoon contest. |
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| Jun 30 2018 | Springer hurt his back while making a diving catch in Saturday's loss to the Rays, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. | Springer's description of the injury was that his back "jolted" as he laid out to catch Adeiny Hechavarrias sinking line drive. He got up slowly, but did walk to the dugout under his own power. Manager A.J. Hinch did not have an update following the game and said the team will evaluate his condition Sunday. |
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| Jun 29 2018 | Springer will get a rare day off Friday against the Rays, Steve Carney of Sports Radio 620 WDAE reports. | Springer will sit for only the fifth time this season. He's been in a bit of a slump, hitting just .074/.180/.148 over his last 13 games. Jake Marisnick will play center field Friday. |
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| Jun 27 2018 | Springer went 1-for-5 with a double and a run scored in Tuesday's 7-0 win over the Blue Jays. | Springer's ninth-inning double snapped a streak of 20 at-bats without a hit, and Houston's leadoff hitter is just 4-for-45 (.089) over the last 11 games. Despite the slump, manager A.J. Hinch told Hunter Atkins of the Houston Chronicle that he has no plans to drop Springer in the batting order, understanding that the right fielder has slugged his way out of previous slumps and that his recent struggles are but a small sample from a season of 700 plate appearances. Hinch did tell Atkins that he is planning to give Springer a day off in the coming days. |
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| Jun 21 2018 | Springer went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Rays. | Springer untied the game with a leadoff home run in the sixth inning, the first of three consecutive homers -- Alex Bregman and Jose Altuve followed him. He had entered that sixth-inning plate appearance with just two singles over his previous 27 at-bats. Despite the recent slide, Springer has registered an .892 OPS in June, a monthly high for the season. |
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| Jun 14 2018 | Springer is not in the lineup against Oakland on Thursday. | Springer will receive a rare day off after starting the past 27 games, during which he's slashed .287/.374/.509 with six home runs, 15 RBI and four stolen bases. In his absence, Tony Kemp will start in center field and bat ninth. |
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| Jun 10 2018 | Springer went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and three runs scored Sunday against the Rangers. | Springer homered on the first pitch of the game against left-hander Matt Moore for his 14th home run of the season. It was his fifth leadoff home run of the season and third home run in his past 10 games. While not among the league leaders in home runs or slugging percentage, Springer is matching his impressive power numbers from the 2017 season through 250 at-bats this season. |
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| Jun 3 2018 | Springer went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and a pair of walks in Houston's 9-3 loss to Boston on Sunday. | It was the 13th long ball of the season for Springer, who ripped a leadoff blast off Rick Porcello for one of Houston's three runs on the day, and got on base in three of his four at-bats overall with the two free passes. Springer now has a solid .290/.360/.508 slash line, and will continue to carry plenty of fantasy upside throughout the season as the anchor atop the Astros' star-studded lineup. |
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| Jun 1 2018 | Springer went 3-for-4 with a walk, a solo home run and a second run scored in Friday's 7-3 win over the Red Sox. | He made Chris Sale's night miserable from the jump, walking to lead off the game and scoring from second base on a wild pitch before taking the Boston ace deep in the third inning. Springer now has 12 homers on the year to go along with his typically robust .289/.353/.500 slash line. |
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| May 30 2018 | Springer is not in Wednesday's starting lineup against the Yankees, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. | Springer gets the day off after making 14 consecutive starts. He's batting .262 with three home runs, eight RBI and three stolen bases over that span. Tony Kemp will get the nod in right field with Jake Marisnick manning center. |
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| May 26 2018 | Springer went 3-for-6 with a double and a three-run home run in Houston's 11-2 victory over Cleveland on Friday. | Springer has been red-hot lately, with his latest explosive offensive performance moving his average over .300, as he's now slashing a robust .305/.367/.527 - good for a fantastic .894 OPS over 203 at-bats. The long ball was his 11th of the year, and the 28-year-old outfielder can pretty comfortably be expected to continue being a great source of counting stats, as he's entrenched in the leadoff role in Houston's dynamic lineup. |
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| May 24 2018 | Springer went 2-for-3 with two walks, two runs scored and two stolen bases Thursday against the Indians. | Springer recorded his second consecutive multi-hit game, but the highlight of his line was his two-stolen base effort. Though he has just three stolen bases on the season, they have all come in his past six games. Based on his early-season hesitancy to run, it appeared safe to presume Springer would be done running on the basepaths, but his recent stretch suggests he may steal double-digit bases this season. |
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| May 23 2018 | Springer went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's win over the Giants. | The dinger was his 10th of the year, and Springer has now knocked multi-hit efforts three times in the last five games. The 28-year-old is hitting .338 since the calendar flipped to May and boasts an impressive .853 OPS on the year to go along with 31 RBI. |
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| May 19 2018 | Springer went 2-for-3 with a walk, a solo home run, a stolen base and two RBI in Friday's 4-1 win over the Indians. | Springer's home run was his ninth of the season and his first extra-base hit since missing two games after being plunked on the left elbow by a pitch. After a slow start to the season, Springer is hitting .344 with eight homer and 22 RBI over the last 31 games. That has raised his average from a season-low mark of .173 on April 13 to .294 following Friday's game. |
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| May 15 2018 | Springer went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in Monday's 2-1 loss to the Angels. | Springer returned to the lineup after he was hit by a pitch on the elbow last Friday and missed the final two games of the series against the Rangers. |
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| May 14 2018 | Springer (elbow) is starting in center field and leading off Monday against the Angels. | As expected, Springer is good to go for Monday's series opener after missing the previous two games with a bruised elbow. The 28-year-old star, who is hitting .296/.363/.506 with eight homers and 26 RBI through 40 games this season, will face southpaw Andrew Heaney in his return to action. |
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| May 13 2018 | Springer (elbow) is out of the lineup Sunday against the Rangers, but manager A.J. Hinch indicated the outfielder will be available off the bench, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic Houston reports. "I think if I don't pinch-hit [Springer] or pinch-run him, he's probably going to want to fight me because he's ready to play." | Springer was diagnosed with a bruised left elbow after being hit by a pitch in Friday's series opener and will be on the bench Sunday for a second straight game. With X-rays revealing no structural damage to Springer's elbow, the Astros don't seem concerned that the 28-year-old will require a stay on the 10-day disabled list. General manager Jeff Luhnow said Saturday that he expected Springer to return to the starting nine at some point during the three-game series with the Angels that begins Monday, and Hinch's comments seemingly support that sentiment. |
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| May 12 2018 | Houston general manager Jeff Luhnow said Springer (elbow) "should be back for the Anaheim series," Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. | Springer had another round of X-rays and a CT scan performed Saturday, both of which came back normal, supporting Luhnow's belief the center fielder will return at some point during the series against the Angels that begins Monday. Derek Fisher filled in for Springer in center field Saturday, while Jose Altuve batted leadoff. |
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| May 12 2018 | Astros' general manager Jeff Luhnow indicated Springer underwent additional testing Saturday but is not expected to go on the disabled list, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. | The results again came back normal after Springer sustained a bruised left hand in Friday's game. The 28-year-old is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rangers and should continue to be considered day-to-day. |
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| May 12 2018 | Springer (elbow) is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rangers, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic Houston reports. | Springer sustained a bruise on his left elbow after being hit by a pitch Friday, but his post-game X-ray results came back negative. Jose Altuve is batting leadoff for the Astros on Saturday with Derek Fisher taking over in center field. Springer should still be considered day-to-day and it's not surprising see the team exercise some caution at this point in the season. |
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| May 11 2018 | Springer left Friday's game against the Rangers with a left elbow bruise, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. | Springer was hit by a pitch in the bottom of the third inning and stayed in to run the bases, but was replaced by Jake Marisnick in center field for the top of the fourth. Springer should be considered day-to-day for the time being. |
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| May 11 2018 | Springer (elbow) underwent an X-ray on Friday night and the results came back negative, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic Houston reports. | Springer suffered a bruised left elbow after being hit by a Cole Hamels' fastball in the third inning of Friday's game, forcing his exit. The injury appears minor at this point and the 28-year-old should be considered day-to-day, with his status for Saturday's contest yet to be determined. |
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| May 9 2018 | Springer went 2-for-4 with a two-run double and a walk in Tuesday's win over the A's. | Springer's two-run double -- his 10th of the year -- put the Astros in the lead in the fifth. The outfielder has brought his slash line to .297/.358/.513, with 18 extra-base hits. Springer's 26 RBI are in the top-10 among MLB outfielders, and his 32 runs trail only Mookie Betts at the position. |
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| May 8 2018 | Springer homered, doubled, knocked in three runs and scored four times in a 6-for-6 game Monday against the Athletics. | Springer not only set a career high with his six-hit night, but he also matched the Astros record for hits in a game. The home run was Springer's eighth and his fourth in the past 10 games, a stretch in which Springer is hitting a ludicrous .400/.413/.689 with eight RBI and 12 runs scored. So much for a slow start -- Springer owned just a .248/.328/.431 line before this 10-game hot streak, and following Monday's contest, he's up to .292/.351/.506. His 32 runs scored now put him third in the majors, behind only Mookie Betts and Ozzie Albies. |
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| May 5 2018 | Springer went 2-for-5 with a solo home run Saturday against the Diamondbacks. | Springer continued his strong series in Arizona and is now 5-for-10 with four runs scored heading into the series finale on Sunday. After a slow start to the season, Springer has raised his average from .248 to .273 over his past ten games. His slugging percentage is up to .476 after hitting his seventh home run of the season Saturday, creeping closer to his career-best .522 mark from last season. |
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| May 5 2018 | Springer went 3-for-5 with three runs in Houston's 8-0 victory over the Diamondbacks on Friday. | Springer had just three hits in his last 17 at-bats coming into this game but he was able to snap out of it with this three-hit, three-run performance to bring his average up to .268. His .792 OPS through 138 at-bats is still lagging behind the career-best .889 mark he put up last year but Springer has been piling up the counting stats at a prolific rate with 27 runs and 20 RBI and his track record suggests that the rest of his numbers should start to climb back toward their regular marks as well as the season progresses. |
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| Apr 29 2018 | Springer went 2-for-3 with a home run, two RBI and a run scored Sunday against the Athletics. | Springer connected for his sixth home run of the season in the fifth inning off Trevor Cahill. After failing to hit a home run in his previous 10 games, Springer has now homered in consecutive games. That should quickly erase any concern over his power production, and as the entrenched leadoff hitter in the Astros' lineup his counting stats should continue to follow suit. |
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| Apr 28 2018 | Springer went 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs scored and an RBI on Saturday against the Athletics. | Springer hit his fifth home run of the season in the sixth inning, his first since April 16. He remains locked into the leadoff spot in one of the most prolific lineups in baseball and is slugging .460, even after his recent home run drought. That makes it difficult to worry about his production and he remains an elite fantasy outfielder as a result. |
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| Apr 25 2018 | Springer went 3-for-5 in Tuesday's 8-7 loss to the Angels. | Springer has languished around the Mendoza Line for much of April, but a seven-game hitting streak (11-for-30, .367) has him up to a high point of .257 after 25 games. |
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| Apr 21 2018 | Springer went 2-for-5 with four RBI and two runs scored in Friday's win over the White Sox. | Springer slashed a two-run double off starter James Shields in the fourth and hit another two-run double in the sixth off reliever Danny Farquhar. Springer now has six doubles to go along with 16 RBI and 15 runs through 21 games. His .238 batting average is still a bit below his career mark (.264), but he continues to contribute effectively as a run producer. |
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| Apr 17 2018 | Springer had two of Houston's three hits, including a solo home run to lead off the game in Monday's 2-1 loss to the Mariners. | The Astros' offense was stymied for a second straight day, but we're seeing signs that Springer's bat is beginning to heat up. The leadoff hitter has three multi-hit games over the last four games, which includes three solo home runs. His batting average crested the Mendoza line and stands at .224 after 17 games. |
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| Apr 13 2018 | Springer went 2-for-4 with two solo home runs in Friday's 3-2 win over the Rangers. | It's only his second multi-hit game of the season, as Springer is off to a tepid .196 (11-for-56) start at the plate. He does have three homers, eight runs and eight RBI through 14 games, however, and his fantasy value will only rise once more base hits begin falling in for him. |
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| Apr 9 2018 | Springer (leg) is batting leadoff and serving as the team's designated hitter Tuesday against the Twins, Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. | Springer was removed from Sunday's game against the Padres for precautionary reasons after experiencing some leg stiffness. The issue isn't serious enough to force him to miss any action, but manager A.J. Hinch will still play it safe and keep him from patrolling center field in an effort to keep his legs fresh. |
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| Apr 8 2018 | Springer was pulled from action Sunday against the Padres as a precautionary measure after experiencing leg stiffness, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports. | Manager A.J. Hinch said Springer's injury isn't anything serious and that the team was simply being careful with the star outfielder. The current plan is for Springer to serve as Houston's designated hitter for Monday's matchup against the Twins before returning to his usual spot in center field. |
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| Apr 8 2018 | Springer left Sunday's game against the Padres in the top of the seventh inning, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. | It's unclear whether or not Springer's early departure was injury related, but more information should be available soon. Prior to leaving the game, Springer had gone 1-for-3 at the plate. After Springer was pulled, Jake Marisnick was deployed in center field. |
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| Apr 8 2018 | Springer went 0-for-4 with a walk and two strikeouts in Saturday's 1-0 win over the Padres in extra innings. | After a 1-for-12 slide, Springer's average dipped to .194 through the first nine games. Remember the guy who hit five home runs in the first nine games of 2017? That's the same guy who hit a leadoff homer on Opening Day, but none since while striking out in 26.2% of his at-bats. We shouldn't get too panicked. Aside from his home run barrage in April 2017, Springer had a pretty slow start last season, hitting .230 with a 26.4 K% in the month of April. |
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| Mar 29 2018 | Springer went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in the top of the first inning of Thursday's 4-1 win over the Rangers. | With a declining strikeout rate in each of the past three seasons and a .364 on-base percentage during the stretch, Springer has locked himself into the leadoff spot. It's a cushy fantasy gig, too. The Houston lineup is among the best in the league, so the 28-year-old outfielder is set to post another monster campaign. It's also worth noting that his homer came against lefty Cole Hamels on Thursday, and Springer has been especially strong against southpaws with a .405 wOBA and 162 wRC+ over the past three seasons. |
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| Mar 27 2018 | Springer went 1-for-3 with a run scored in Monday's exhibition game against the Brewers and is hitting .280 with one homer and three RBI over 50 spring at-bats. | Springer's had a quiet training camp, but it should be noted he had similar numbers in 2017 before going on to hit 34 home runs. He'll resume last season's role in 2018 as the starting center fielder and leadoff hitter, where he'll lead Houston in at-bats and plate appearances. |
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| Feb 5 2018 | Springer avoided arbitration with the Astros by signing a two-year, $24 million deal Monday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports. | The deal buys out two of the World Series MVP's three remaining years of arbitration. Springer hit .283/.367/.522 with a career-high 34 homers last season. He followed that up with a .292/.386/.611 line and six more home runs in the playoffs. |
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| Oct 1 2017 | Springer is out of the lineup Sunday against the Red Sox. | Tony Kemp will patrol center field with Springer out of the lineup. Springer was tremendous this season, as he hit .283/.367/.522 to go along with 34 home runs. Springer occupied the leadoff spot of the high-powered Astros' offense, which resulted in him scoring 112 runs as well. |
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| Sep 27 2017 | Springer went 2-for-4 with a grand slam and two runs scored during Wednesday's win over Texas. | It's been a disappointing second half for Springer, as he entered Wednesday's game with an underwhelming .244/.345/.376 slash line since the All-Star break. However, he appears to be hitting stride again with three homers, nine RBI and 12 runs through his past 11 games. His recent surge has been a nice boost for fantasy owners, and it's also encouraging for Houston's postseason hopes. |
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| Sep 25 2017 | Springer went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and two runs scored in Sunday's 7-5 loss to the Angels. | Springer's 33rd homer from the leadoff position is a franchise record and the most in MLB since Ian Kinsler hit 32 in 2011. At one point this season, Springer looked like he'd threaten 40 homers -- he had 27 in 83 games at the All-Star break -- but has taken a dive in the second half, slashing .238/.341/.370 with six home runs over 51 games. |
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| Sep 23 2017 | Springer is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Angels. | Several Astros regulars will get a day off Saturday, which isn't necessarily a bad thing for Springer, who is 0-for-12 over his last three games. Cameron Maybin will patrol center field Saturday in Springer's place. |
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| Sep 17 2017 | Springer went 2-for-4 with a home run, a walk and another run scored in Sunday's 7-1 win over the Mariners. | Springer's solo shot was accompanied by a trio of two-run bombs off Houston's bats in support of Justin Verlander. Despite playing only 129 of a possible 149 games this year after suiting up for all 162 in 2016, Springer has eclipsed last season's total of 29 home runs by three. The leadoff man's slashing career highs across the board at .291/.374/.535. |
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| Sep 9 2017 | Springer is not in the Astros' lineup for Game 2 of their Saturday doubleheader, Jake Kaplan of the Houston Chronicle reports. | Springer went 0-for-3 with a strikeout in the opener, and he'll give way to Cameron Maybin, who's playing center field, in Game 2. The Astros' typical leadoff bat should be back in action Sunday. |
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| Sep 2 2017 | Springer went 2-for-4 with a two run home run and two runs scored during Saturday's win over the Mets. | The outfielder had been in a bit of a funk and gone 10 consecutive games without a multi-hit showing. However, the dry spells have been few and far between for Springer, as he's now up to 30 homers, 73 RBI, 94 runs and a .292/.370/.546 slash line for the campaign. It's also worth noting that he's posted those high-end numbers in just 114 games. |
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| Aug 16 2017 | Springer notched three singles in five at-bats and scored twice Wednesday against the Diamondbacks. | Springer once again excelled at setting the table out of the leadoff spot, pushing his OBP to .380 while raising his season run total to 86 in his 100th game. The 2011 first-rounder has been mired in a serious power slump by his lofty standards with just one homer in the past 19 games and remains one shy of last year's career-high 29. |
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| Aug 13 2017 | Springer is out of the lineup Sunday against the Rangers. | Springer has started in all of the Astros' four games since being activated from the 10-day disabled list, so manager A.J. Hinch will just build in a day of rest for the outfielder in an effort to limit the strain on his legs. Though Springer has underwhelmed after rejoining the lineup, going 3-for-16 with two walks in the four contests, there's been no indication he's experienced any sort of setback with his right quadriceps. Springer looks like a safe activation heading into the upcoming week. |
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| Aug 12 2017 | Springer went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and a walk in Friday's 6-4 loss to the Rangers. | Springer had just one hit in first 12 plate appearances since being activated off the disabled list before his homer in the eighth inning ignited a four-run rally. He leads the Astros with 28 homers, but Friday's was his first since July 7. |
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| Aug 10 2017 | Springer went 1-for-4 in Wednesday's loss to the White Sox. | Springer returned to action Wednesday after missing 13 games due to a quadriceps injury. His return should give the lineup a boost at a time when the Astros need something after losing nine of 13. |
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| Aug 9 2017 | Springer (quadriceps) was activated from the 10-day disabled list Wednesday. | The Astros have yet to release their lineup for Wednesday's game against the White Sox, but the expectation is that the starting nine will include Springer, who has been sidelined since July 24 with the sore right quad. Houston may opt to ease Springer back into his everyday role by resting him during an upcoming contest, but now that he's healthy, the 27-year-old should regularly man the leadoff spot, resulting in Derek Fisher getting pushed down in the batting order, or even to the bench on a more frequent basis. In order to clear a spot for Springer on the active roster, the Astros optioned infielder Tyler White to Triple-A Fresno. |
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| Aug 9 2017 | Springer (quadriceps) is expected to be in the lineup Wednesday, Jake Kaplan of the Houston Chronicle reports. | Springer, who has missed the last 13 games, had what was described as "a very positive" workout Tuesday. He ran the bases, shagged fly balls and made throws back to the infield. |
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| Aug 8 2017 | Springer (quadriceps) was not activated from the disabled list ahead of Tuesday's game against the White Sox, Jake Kaplan of the Houston Chronicle reports. | While it was a possibility that Springer would return for Tuesday's series opener, the Astros will apparently give their star outfielder a little extra time to rest up. The 28-year-old was adamant that he would be ready to go for the series against the White Sox, so look for him to return Wednesday or Thursday. |
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| Aug 5 2017 | The Astros hope to get Springer (quadriceps) back for Tuesday's game in Chicago, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. | According to manager A.J. Hinch, Springer is very adamant that things are good and that he is progressing enough to return for the series against the White Sox. Hopefully more clarity is given prior to weekly lineups locking, but Springer has been so good this season that it may be worth the gamble to deploy him next week, even if he is not a lock to be activated Tuesday. |
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| Aug 3 2017 | Springer (quadriceps) won't return from the disabled list when first eligible Friday, Jake Kaplan of the Houston Chronicle reports. | Springer has been slowly ramping up his activities over the past week, but the Astros will continue to proceed cautiously with their stud outfielder as they try not to rush him back too early. At this point, it seems likely that he'll return to the big club shortly after Monday's scheduled off day. |
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| Aug 2 2017 | Springer (quadriceps) went through some drills on the field prior to the Astros' game Wednesday against the Rays, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports. | Springer was apparently able to do some running as part of the workout, suggesting that his sore right quad isn't troubling him too much. The Astros will likely reevaluate Springer prior to their series opener Friday against the Blue Jays, and if quad still isn't posing any complications, he'll likely be activated from the 10-day disabled list. Springer's return would likely result in a loss of at-bats for Jake Marisnick and Evan Gattis, who have seen an uptick in starts lately while the outfielder has been sidelined. |
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| Aug 2 2017 | Springer (quadriceps) is eligible to return from the disabled list Friday but it seems likely he'll be out longer than the minimum 10 days, Jake Kaplan of the Houston Chronicle reports. | Springer ran sprints Wednesday afternoon for the first time since sustaining his injury, but manager A.J. Hinch didn't sound too hopeful that the outfielder would return in time for Friday's series-opener against the Blue Jays. "I guess anything's possible. But it's anyone's guess at this point. He just ran for the first time in a while," said Hinch when asked if Springer could be activated for this weekend's series. |
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| Jul 28 2017 | Springer (quad) said he's shown improvement in recent days and expects to return to the Astros lineup for Friday's game against the Tigers, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. | Springer has sat out the Astros' last two games with the quad issue, but the time out of the lineup combined with Thursday's team off day may have been all he needed to recover. The Astros will presumably have Springer go through some running drills on the bases and in the outfield prior to Friday's contest before signing off on his return to action. Even if Springer's mobility is compromised a bit, the Astros could still find room for him in the starting nine by deploying him at designated hitter for a game or two. |
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| Jul 28 2017 | Springer (quad) was placed on the 10-day disabled list prior to Friday's game against the Tigers. | The Astros made the move retroactive to Tuesday after the outfielder exited Monday's game with discomfort in his left quad, which will allow Springer to return August 4 if he's fully recovered. The 28-year-old has sat the past two games, and will gain some rest instead of trying to fight through the injury over the next few weeks. Derek Fisher and Jake Marisnick figure to benefit from Springer's absence until he's ready to rejoin the team. |
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| Jul 26 2017 | Springer (quadriceps) is out of the lineup Wednesday against Philadelphia, Jake Kaplan of the Houston Chronicle reports. | Springer will be available off the bench for Wednesday's series finale, but manager A.J. Hinch decided to give the outfielder another day off after he exited Monday's contest with left quad discomfort. It was expected that Springer would be held out of the lineup Wednesday, especially with the team receiving a scheduled off day Thursday. In his place, Derek Fisher draws the start in center field while batting second against the Phillies. |
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| Jul 26 2017 | Springer (quadriceps) will be available off the bench Wednesday, Jake Kaplan of the Houston Chronicle reports. He was absent from Tuesday's lineup, a day after leaving a game with discomfort in his left quadriceps. | The Astros will take it easy with Springer. If there's no need for him to play Wednesday, he won't play. With a scheduled day off looming Thursday, Springer could get a full three days off before returning to the lineup for this weekend's series in Detroit. |
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| Jul 24 2017 | Springer (quad) will not be in the lineup for Tuesday's game against Phillies, but likely won't require a trip to the disabled list, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports. | When Springer was forced to exit Monday's game with a quad injury, there were obvious fears that the star center fielder would be headed to the disabled list. It appears that the Astros and Springer's fantasy owners have dodged a bullet as the 27-year-old isn't expected to miss extended time. He'll certainly be out Tuesday but could potentially return for Wednesday's series finale against the Phillies, though it wouldn't be surprising to see the Astros hold him out through their off-day on Thursday. |
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| Jul 24 2017 | Springer exited Monday's game against the Phillies with left quad discomfort, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. | Springer was removed from the game after slipping while attempting to make a play in the outfield. With the Astros already up by two runs against against the lowly Phillies, it's possible that the removal was simply precautionary, though we'll have to await confirmation from the team following Monday's contest. Norichika Aoki took over in right field with Josh Reddick shifting over to center field. |
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| Jul 23 2017 | Springer is out of the lineup Sunday against the Orioles, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports. | Springer has remained hot coming out of the All-Star break with a 10-for-29 (.345 average) showing at the plate, but with the Astros in the midst of a stretch of 10 games in 12 days, he'll receive his first day off since June 22. Jake Marisnick will cover center field in Springer's stead and bat ninth. |
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| Jul 7 2017 | Springer went 4-for-4 with a double, two homers, four runs and five RBI Friday against the Blue Jays. | Springer smashed his 26th and 27th blasts of the year to lead the Astros in an offensive explosion off Blue Jays pitching. He's having an amazing season, as he's slashing .307/.378/.614, and he's provided excellent return to fantasy owners for their draft-day investment. |
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| Jul 5 2017 | Springer went 4-for-5 with a walk, double, a solo home run and two additional runs scored in Tuesday's 16-4 rout of the Braves. | The homer was his 25th of the year while the multi-hit performance was his seventh in the last nine games, a stretch during which Springer is slashing .444/.535/.944 with four homers, seven RBI and 13 runs. |
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| Jul 5 2017 | Springer went 3-for-5 with three runs scored, two RBI and two stolen bases in Wednesday's 10-4 win over the Braves. | The Astros' offense seems unstoppable right now, in large part because of Springer's performance from the leadoff spot. He's collected multiple hits in seven of his last 10 games, hitting a ridiculous .463 (19-for-41) over that stretch with four homers, nine RBI and 16 runs. |
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| Jul 2 2017 | Springer went 2-for-5 with a pair of doubles and a run Sunday against the Yankees. | Springer racked up an impressive 63 extra-base hits last season, but he's on pace to blow that mark out of the water with 42 in just 77 games played this season. While the leadoff man still doesn't have a stolen base after picking up 30 in his first three campaigns, he more than makes up for the lack of aggressiveness on the base paths with tremendous power and ranks fourth in baseball with 64 runs scored. |
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| Jun 28 2017 | Springer hit his 24th homer as well as a pair of doubles in a 3-for-4 evening against the A's on Wednesday, driving in two runs and scoring three. He also drew a walk. | The 27-year-old has now homered in three straight games; incredibly, this is the second time he's achieved the feat in the last two weeks. Just 73 games into the season, Springer is already only five short of last year's 29 homers. With Houston barreling toward prime playoff position, Springer is arguably making an even stronger MVP case than teammates Jose Altuve and Carlos Correa. |
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| Jun 28 2017 | Springer went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI and two runs scored in Tuesday's 6-4 loss to the Athletics. | Springer's bomb, his 23rd of the season, was the second in as many nights. The hand injury that cropped up at the end of last week is no longer an issue for Springer who has six hits and 15 at-bats since getting plunked by a pitch. He's on the verge of making his first All-Star appearance, sitting third among outfielders in AL All-Star voting. |
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| Jun 24 2017 | Springer (hand) was in Friday's starting lineup and went 1-for-5 in Houston's 13-3 loss to Seattle. | Springer exited Thursday's game early after he was hit by a pitch on his left hand during his first at-bat. X-rays following Thursday's game came back negative with the Astros describing the injury as a contusion. It looks like it will be a matter of Springer's pain tolerance over the next few games. |
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| Jun 22 2017 | Springer (hand) came out of Thursday's contest after being struck by a pitch on his left hand, Joe Stiglich of NBC Sports California reports. | On the first at-bat of the game, Springer appeared to be hit on his left hand by Jesse Hahn's fastball after it grazed his shoulder. The leadoff batter threw his helmet on the ground while leaving the field as Jake Marisnick came in to pinch run. More information will come in over the next few hours regarding the severity of Springer's injury. |
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| Jun 22 2017 | Springer (hand) was diagnosed with a left hand contusion after exiting Thursday's game following a hit by pitch. | Springer will be considered day-to-day following his injury that occurred during the first at-bat of Thursday's affair. He was struck by a fastball that nicked his shoulder and proceeded to catch is left hand which caused the 27-year-old to be removed from the game. Springer could be back in action as soon as Friday night against the Mariners, but the Astros may stress precaustion and choose to give Jake Marisnick the start, especially with all the outfield depth that Houston employs. |
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| Jun 22 2017 | Manager A.J. Hinch said that he does not expect Springer (hand) to require a DL stint and is hopeful that he'll be back in the lineup Friday, Jake Kaplan of the Houston Chronicle reports. | Springer left Thursday's game after taking a Jesse Hahn offering off the hand and he has since been diagnosed with a left hand contusion. The hope is that he'll be back in the lineup as soon as Friday, but even if the Astros give him an extra day off, the expectation is that Springer's injury won't land him on the disabled list. Jake Marisnick would be the likely candidate to take over in center field should Springer sit out Friday. |
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| Jun 20 2017 | Springer went 2-for-5 with a home run in Monday's 4-1 win over the Athletics. | Springer, whose homers have come in bunches this season, has homered in two straight games and four times in the last eight. With 20 home runs prior to the All-Star break, he's on pace to become the first Astro to belt 40 long balls since Lance Berkman smashed 45 in 2006. |
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| Jun 14 2017 | Springer went 2-for-5 with a double, two RBI and a run in Wednesday's win over Texas. | Springer's in the midst of his finest MLB campaign yet, as his 18 homers already have him just 11 short of last year's career-high 29, and in 101 fewer games. It's too bad that his speed hasn't translated to the big leagues, though -- Springer stole 45 bases in the minors just four years ago, but he's never exceeded 16 steals in the majors and has exactly none this year. All his homers, RBI and runs make that easy to forget about, though. |
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| Jun 12 2017 | Springer went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run, a walk and two runs during Sunday's loss to the Angels. | The outfielder is providing high-end numbers with a .278/.350/.536 slash line, 17 homers, 40 RBI and 47 runs. Fantasy owners would love to see him pad those stats with a few stolen bases, but Springer has been caught on all three attempts this season, and it doesn't appear to be part of the game plan once he reaches base. He's still well on his way to a career-best finish across the over four traditional rotisserie categories. |
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| Jun 9 2017 | Springer will get a day off Friday as Houston welcomes the Angels for a three-game series, MLB.com's Brian McTaggart reports. | In Springer's place, Jake Marisnick gets the start in center while batting ninth in the order. This will be the first game that Springer has missed since May 16, with the leadoff hitter batting .311/.374/.589 with seven home runs and 16 RBI since that date. |
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| Jun 4 2017 | Springer went 3-for-5 with two home runs and three RBI in Sunday's 7-2 win over the Rangers. | Springer led off the game with a home run to center, and he victimized Martin Perez again in the fourth. Springer hasn't been picky about who he takes deep lately, as he now has seven long balls in his last nine games. During that stretch, he's gone 20-for-42 (.476) with 13 RBI. He's as hot as they get right now. |
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| Jun 3 2017 | Springer went 2-for-5 with a home run and three RBI in Friday's 7-1 win over Texas. | Springer, who homered for the second straight game, has gone on homer binges this season. He swatted seven over the first 14 games of the season and hit another five over his last six games. He's thumped a team-high 14 homers. |
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| May 31 2017 | Springer was perfect at the plate in Wednesday's 17-6 rout of the Twins, going 4-for-4 with two walks, two solo home runs and a total of four runs scored. | His second homer of the day was the longest blast hit by an Astro since Statcast began tracking distances, very nearly landing in the upper deck at Target Field and soaring an estimated 473 feet. Springer now has four home runs in his last five games and 13 on the season. |
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| May 28 2017 | Springer went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and two runs during Saturday's win over Baltimore. | Springer entered the game with a .389 wOBA and 40.7 hard-hit percentage against southpaws dating back to last season, and he took lefty Wade Miley deep in the fourth inning. The outfielder is a go-to fantasy asset in seasonal leagues, but he's also a strong option against left-handed pitchers in daily contests. For the year, Springer is up to 10 homers, 26 RBI, 31 runs and a .242/.318/.449 slash line. |
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| May 28 2017 | Springer went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 8-4 win over the Orioles. | The long ball was Springer's 11th on the season and second in as many games to help raise his slash line up to .243/.322/.464 on the year. After a rough stretch in mid-May, the young outfielder has recorded two hits apiece in each of his last three games and could be starting a new hot streak. The fact that Springer is well on his way to his first 30-homer season is great, but his fantasy owners must be worried about his zero steals in two attempts. |
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| May 16 2017 | Springer is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Marlins, Jake Kaplan of the Houston Chronicle reports. | With the Astros playing in a National League park, they don't have the convenience of using the designated hitter to get more players playing time, so Springer will get a day off Tuesday. Jake Marisnick will take over in center field for the evening. |
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| May 13 2017 | Springer went 1-for-5 with a run scored and extended his hitting streak to 11 games in Friday's 5-1 win over the Yankees. | Springer had been all power early on when he homered seven times in the first 14 games, but was not getting on base as we are accustomed to seeing from leadoff batters. Since his average (.213) and on-base percentage (.280) bottomed out April 25, Houston's starting center fielder has improved to .254 and .329, respectively. |
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| May 4 2017 | Springer, as expected, is not in the Astros' Thursday lineup against the Rangers, Julia Morales of ROOT Sports reports. | Springer was removed from Wednesday's blowout win late and needs a break after recently returning from a hamstring issue. Jake Marisnick takes his place in center field, batting ninth. Springer likely will return Friday against the Angels' Jesse Chavez. |
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| May 3 2017 | Springer is expected to get Thursday's game off, Jake Kaplan of the Houston Chronicle reports. | Springer was lifted in the eighth inning during Wednesday night's win, though manager A.J. Hinch confirmed it was simply to give Springer some rest in an already lopsided game. The 27-year-old has played in six straight games since returning from a hamstring ailment, collecting a hit in all but one of those contests; bringing his slash line to .240/.305/.479 on the season. |
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| May 2 2017 | Springer went 2-for-5 with an RBI in Monday's 6-2 win over the Rangers. | Springer has multiple hits in two straight games and three of his last four. Houston's leadoff hitter made an initial splash in 2017 with the long ball, belting seven home runs in his first 60 at-bats, but wasn't hitting much for average or getting on base. Those numbers are slowly climbing after he generated six hits and a walk over his last 18 plate appearances. |
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| Apr 29 2017 | Springer went 2-for-4 with a walk, two runs scored and an RBI in Friday's 9-4 win over the Athletics. | Springer had just one pinch-hit appearance over the last four games while he dealt with a hamstring injury. The hamstring did not appear to be a problem Friday when he had a hand in both rallies that brought the Astros back to even after falling behind. |
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| Apr 28 2017 | Springer (hamstring) is playing center field and batting leadoff Friday against the Athletics. | Springer is back in the Astros' lineup after missing the last four games with a hamstring injury. With Jose Altuve (shoulder) also returning to the lineup, the Astros will be at full strength against the A's. Springer has a team-leading seven homers and 13 RBI this season, so look for him to continue to swing a big bat upon his return. |
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| Apr 27 2017 | Springer (hamstring) is not in the lineup Thursday against the Indians. | Springer was able to appear in Tuesday's contest (going 0-for-1), though he sat out Wednesday and will be held out for his fourth straight game Thursday. Josh Reddick will get the start in center field again, though Springer appears close to a return and should remain available as a pinch hitter if needed. |
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| Apr 26 2017 | Springer (hamstring) entered Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Indians in the eighth inning and went 0-for-1 in his only plate appearance, Jake Kaplan of the Houston Chronicle reports. | Springer said he felt good after he tested his hamstring running in the field earlier in the day but the Astros were playing it cautious by having him not start the game. He eventually was summoned to play right field after Teoscar Hernandez left with a knee contusion following a collision with second baseman Jose Altuve. We suspect Springer will be ready and available to start Wednesday evening's game against Cleveland. |
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| Apr 26 2017 | Springer (hamstring) is out of Wednesday's lineup against the Indians. | He appeared in Tuesday's game and went 0-for-1 in his only plate appearance, but will nonetheless be out of the lineup for a third straight game. It seems like Springer is close, and he will likely be available as a pinch hitter again, but Josh Reddick gets the start in center field and will lead off. |
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| Apr 25 2017 | Springer (hamstring) is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Indians, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. | Although it was reported earlier that Springer was hopeful to return Tuesday, the Astros are playing it safe and holding him out again. Springer said he could play Tuesday if he was given the chance, so it appears he could be back before the series with Cleveland is over. |
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| Apr 25 2017 | Astros manager A.J. Hinch said that he's hopeful that Springer (hamstring) will be back in the lineup for Tuesday's series opener with the Indians, Jake Kaplan of the Houston Chronicle reports. | This echoes the sentiment Hinch expressed heading into Sunday's game against the Rays, a contest Springer sat out after exiting one night earlier with the left hamstring discomfort. Assuming Springer responds well to the time off he received to heal up, he'll likely take back his usual duties in center field and at the top of the batting order. |
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| Apr 23 2017 | Springer (hamstring) is out of the lineup Sunday against the Rays. | Springer was removed from Saturday's game due to hamstring discomfort and is being viewed as day-to-day, but he'll need to miss at least one game due to the issue. He'll be replaced by Jake Marisnick in center field while Josh Reddick holds down the leadoff spot. With a day off Monday, Springer will get two-plus days to get ready for Tuesday's series opener against the Indians. |
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| Apr 23 2017 | Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow said that he expects Springer (hamstring) to return to the lineup at some point during the team's upcoming series with the Indians, which begins Tuesday, MLB Network Radio reports. | Manager A.J. Hinch held Springer out of the Sunday against the Rays after the outfielder experienced left hamstring discomfort a day earlier, but the organization appears hopeful that may be the extent of his absence. With an off day Monday, Springer will receive some extra time to shake off the injury before he's reassessed Tuesday morning. Springer's replacement in the lineup Sunday, Jake Marisnick, ended up exiting the contest with concussion-like symptoms, so the Astros may be more inclined to sign off on Springer's return Tuesday, even if he's not 100 percent. |
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| Apr 22 2017 | Springer left Saturday's game because of a hamstring injury, Jake Kaplan of the Houston Chronicle reports. | Springer pulled up while running to first base trying to beat out a double play. He's listed as day-to-day. Norichika Aoki entered the game to play right field in Springer's place. Consider him day-to-day heading into Sunday's series finale versus Tampa Bay. |
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| Apr 22 2017 | Springer (hamstring) isn't expected to play in Sunday's game against the Rays, Julia Morales of ROOT Sports reports. | Springer was pulled from Saturday's outing due to hamstring discomfort and will likely have Sunday to rest as a result. The Astros have Monday off, so Springer will look to return Tuesday when Houston faces Cleveland. |
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| Apr 22 2017 | Springer left Saturday's game against the Rays with what appeared to be a leg injury, Julia Morales of ROOT Sports reports. | Springer seemed to tweak his leg while running to first base and was forced to leave the game. Norichika Aoki entered the game to play right field in Springer's place. The club has yet to elaborate on the severity of Springer's injury, so consider him day-to-day heading into Sunday's series finale versus Tampa Bay. |
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| Apr 19 2017 | Springer went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Angels. | He's now got seven homers on the season to lead the American League but only 15 hits in total, leaving Springer with a somewhat lopsided .250/.308/.617 slash line through 14 games. He's also got an impressive 12 RBI, but the 27-year-old is unlikely to maintain that pace from the Astros' leadoff spot once his home run pace slows. |
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| Apr 15 2017 | Springer went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer, a walk and three runs in Saturday's win over the Athletics. | Springer's sixth blast of the season extended the Astros' lead to three runs in the eighth inning of a game they'd go on to win. He's done well to spread out his homers throughout this first month of the season, and it's entirely possible that the fourth-year player can exceed the 29 bombs he launched in 2016. Despite an unimpressive batting average, his power makes him an excellent fantasy option. |
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| Apr 12 2017 | Springer blasted his MLB-leading fifth homer as well as a single over five at-bats in Tuesday's road win over Seattle. | It's certainly odd to see a leadoff hitter pacing the league in homers, though of course Springer is no ordinary leadoff hitter. He's hitting just .243, but six of his nine hits have gone for extra bases. While it'd be nice to see Springer run a bit more (and more effectively) after he went just 9-for-19 on the bases last year, his fantasy owners won't complain as long as he's mashing homers. |
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| Apr 9 2017 | Springer, who suffered a minor wrist injury Saturday, was in the starting lineup Sunday and went 2-for-6 with a home run and two runs scored in Houston's 5-4 extra-inning win over Kansas City. | Springer immediately showed how minor the injury was when he led off the game with a home run, the third time in the team's first seven games he's accomplished that feat. He leads the Astros with four homers and eight RBI through seven games. |
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| Apr 8 2017 | Springer avoided serious injury when he jammed his wrist, running ran into an outfield wall Saturday, Jake Kaplan of the Houston Chronicle reports. | After being tended to on the field, Springer remained in the game. He took some swings in the batting cage and could have batted had his spot in the order come up again. |
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| Apr 6 2017 | Springer went 1-for-3 with a leadoff home run and a walk in the Astros' 4-2 loss to the Mariners on Thursday. | Less than 24 hours after sending the hometown fans happy, Springer treated the Houston crowd to another power display to open up the ballgame. This blast was his third of the young season, bringing his OPS up to 1.327. There's still a good amount of swing-and-miss to his game, but Springer's ability to draw walks and flash excellent power make him a valuable asset, especially when he's streaking like he is now. |
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| Apr 5 2017 | Springer went 2-for-7 with a two-run double and a three-run homer against the Mariners on Wednesday. | The homer turned around a 3-2 deficit in the bottom of the 13th inning, sending the Astros to a walkoff win. Springer's wasted no time getting started at the dish, going yard twice in the first three games of the year. He may never deliver the steal totals that he teased in the minors, but Springer has the upside to easily exceed last season's 29 homers and 82 RBI, and he should score 100-plus runs again while hitting at or near the top of the prolific Houston lineup. |
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| Apr 4 2017 | Springer led off the first inning with a home run in Monday's 4-0 win over Seattle on Opening Day in Houston. | Springer had a quiet spring training while the big focus was on the team's three returning starters in various states of rehab. We forgot Houston's leadoff batter cracked 29 homers in 2016 -- 20 from atop the order. The 27-year-old has a beguiling blend of power and speed as he enters his prime baseball years. |
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| Mar 2 2017 | Springer will be looking to steal more bases in 2017, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. | Springer is an emerging outfield talent who threatens opponents in a variety of ways, but hasn't run as much in the majors as he did in the minors. As the Astros projected leadoff hitter, Springer's wheels can spark a rally, but after getting caught a league-leading 10 times in 2016, he clearly needs some schooling. Coaches are teaching him skills to make him more successful -- things like how to get a good lead, working on his start, and picking up the cues that will make him better. |
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| Feb 25 2017 | Springer will make his first game appearance Monday against the Mets in Port St. Lucie (Fla.), Jake Kaplan of the Houston Chronicle reports. | Springer, who played 148 games in right field last season, will start in center field against the Mets. Center field is his projected position for 2017 as Josh Reddick, a free-agent acquisition during the offseason, will man right field. |
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| Feb 14 2017 | Springer will be the Astros leadoff hitter to start 2017, according to manager A.J. Hinch, Joshua Reese of CBS Houston reports. "I love his presence at the top, speed, power, on-base, he does everything that you would ask out of a lead-off guy," Hinch said of Springer. | Hinch made this call before the Astros officially reported to West Palm Beach (Fla.) for spring training, but its merely a continuation of Springer's role last season. The 27-year-old outfielder started 116 games as the Astros leadoff hitter, and while his numbers were pretty much the same regardless where he landed in the batting order, Springer's emerging power -- he belted 29 homers in 2016 -- will give opposing pitchers an added element to deal with at the start of games. |
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| Jan 13 2017 | Springer agreed to a one-year, $3.9 million deal with the Astros on Friday, avoiding arbitration, the Houston Chronicle's Jake Kaplan reports. | This was his first offseason as an arbitration-eligible player. He is coming off a year where he set career highs in home runs (29), runs (116) and RBI (82), thanks to playing in all 162 games, up from the 102 he played in 2015. The one disappointment was a dip in steals, as Springer stole just nine bases and no longer looks like a 20/20 threat in the big leagues. That said, he packs plenty of power and should continue to be a good source of counting stats hitting near the top of a loaded Astros lineup. |
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| Sep 27 2016 | Springer went 3-for-5 with a double, two runs scored and two RBI in Tuesday's win over the Mariners. | Springer now has multiple hits in four games in a row as he is getting hot at the right time for the Astros as they continue to push for the playoffs. He is now up to 115 runs scored this season, good for fourth in the major leagues. Extra-base hits have been a big reason why -- Tuesday's double was his 29th, and he's now up to 62 extra-base hits in 158 games. |
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| Sep 18 2016 | Springer went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Sunday's 7-3 loss to the Mariners. | Springer got Houston on the board with his third-inning long ball off rookie Ariel Miranda. The home run was his 28th of the season and third this month. Springer has struggled at the dish lately, going just 3-for-30 over his last eight games while striking out 11 times. Two of those hits have cleared the fence, however, and he did not strike out on Sunday. |
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| Sep 14 2016 | Springer went 2-for-5 with a solo homer and three strikeouts in Wednesday's win over Texas. | That snapped a four-game hitless streak in which the impressive outfielder -- just a few days away from his 27th birthday -- had gone 0-for-14. All those strikeouts -- 159 of them now -- are keeping his batting average depressed at .254, but Springer's also drawn 84 walks, buoying his OBP. Those 27 homers and nine steals don't hurt either, although he's been caught stealing 10 times. All in all, there's room for improvement as Springer continues his prime years, which has to be a scary thought for American League pitchers -- after all, he's been pretty darn good even in this "down" season. |
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| Sep 4 2016 | Springer went 2-for-4 with a home run, a walk, two runs and two RBI against the Rangers on Sunday. | Although he has 26 homers this season, Springer has only left the yard four times since July 25. After hitting .276 with 16 steals in 2015, he's regressed to a .256 average with nine steals as the season draws near its end. |
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| Aug 21 2016 | Springer went 3-for-4 with a double, two-run homer, two walks and three runs in Saturday's 12-2 victory over the Orioles. | The dynamic leadoff man was an absolute thorn in the side of the Orioles throughout the game, getting on base five times in six plate appearances. Springer also homered for the second straight contest when he launched a 388-foot shot in the fifth that drove in Tony Kemp, and is now 8-for-14 with two homers and four RBI against Baltimore pitching over the first three games of the series. |
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| Aug 20 2016 | Springer went 4-for-5 with a double, solo homer and three runs in Friday's 15-8 victory over the Orioles. | The slugging outfielder led off the contest with a 404-foot solo shot and added an RBI single in the fifth. Springer has four multi-hit efforts in August and has career bests in both homers (24) and RBI (70) in 2016. |
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| Aug 11 2016 | Springer went 3-for-5 with a home run and a double and three RBI during Thursday's game against the Astros. | Before Springer's home run on Thursday, he hadn't gone deep for 14-consecutive games and was hitting just .200 during that span. This may be a sign that he's broken out of his little slump, though, as the 26-year-old looks to continue his career-year. |
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| Jul 25 2016 | Springer hit his a solo home run in a 1-for-4 game in Monday's loss to the Yankees. | The blast extended Springer's hitting streak to seven games, which has included a pair of homers to go with three doubles. Springer needed 102 games to hit 16 home runs last season. Monday marked just Springer's 99th game of 2016, and he is already at 22 home runs, surpassing his career high of 20 set in his rookie year of 2014. |
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| Jul 20 2016 | Springer went 2-for-5 with a walk, two RBI and scored twice Wednesday versus Oakland. | Springer had two doubles on the day, both of which resulted in a two-out RBI. He's now hitting .257 with 14 doubles and 55 RBI on the season. Despite being hindered by an unlucky career-low .288 BABIP, the third-year outfielder has already surpassed his career-high numbers in home runs, RBI and runs. |
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| Jul 9 2016 | Springer is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the A's. | Springer will get the day off for the first time all season, and his streak of 112 consecutive starts will come to an end. In his place, Jake Marisnick will get the start in right field as Marwin Gonzalez slides over to cover left. |
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| Jul 5 2016 | Springer went 2-for-4 with a double and a mammoth home run -- his 19th of the season -- during Monday's 2-1 win over Seattle. | Springer's solo homer in the fifth inning off Mariners starter Wade Miley traveled 449 feet to left-center field and gave the Astros a lead they wouldn't relinquish. The 26-year-old outfielder is only hitting .220 over the last 30 days, but he has seven homers, 17 RBI, three stolen bases and 27 runs scored over that span with a .333 OBP. |
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| Jul 3 2016 | Springer went 1-for-3 with a solo homer and a walk Sunday against the White Sox. | Springer led off the home half of the first with his 18th blast of the year, but that was the only lead the Astros would enjoy in a losing effort. He's now hit safely in six of his last seven games, and he's slashing .260/.359/.468 on the year. |
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| Jun 30 2016 | Springer went 1-for-5 with a walk, solo home run and two runs scored during Wednesday's 10-4 romp of the Angels. | Springer took Jered Weaver deep in the sixth inning for his 17th homer of the season. He's just three homers shy of matching his career-high set in 2014. |
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| Jun 2 2016 | Springer went 2-for-5 with the game-winning homer in the 11th inning as well as a double and a walk Wednesday against the Diamondbacks. | Springer hadn't been a quality source of batting average for much of this season, but that's changed dramatically over the last nine games -- he has six multi-hit efforts in that span, good for a whopping .450/.511/.850 line with four homers, nine RBI and eight runs. That's lifted his season average in a hurry to a rather helpful .290 mark. He's also homered in consecutive games out of the leadoff spot. Now we just need to see some more speed contributions -- Springer's just 3-for-9 on the basepaths this year and hasn't even tried to steal since May 21. |
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| May 31 2016 | Springer went 3-for-4 with a three-run home run, a double, four RBI and two runs during Tuesday's win against Arizona. | Springer has been leading off for the past week, and the experiment has been successful thus far. The power-hitting outfielder has hit .371 since moving to the top of the order, and he's been pretty hot during May where he's hit .278 with seven homers and 18 RBI. |
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| May 26 2016 | Springer led off the bottom of the first with a homer and added another solo shot in the bottom of the fifth Thursday in a 4-2 win over Baltimore. | It'd odd to see Springer leading off because power has definitively been his hallmark -- he now has 11 homers, but has been caught on six of his nine steal attempts. He does draw walks and get on base, but Springer's ultimate place is in the middle of the lineup; unfortunately for those counting on him for RBI, the Astros have no shortage of low-average power hitters who they need to fit into heart of the the order. |
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| May 24 2016 | Springer will move up in the batting order and lead off Tuesday for Houston's series opener against Baltimore, Jake Kaplan of the Houston Chronicle reports. | Jose Altuve will move down to second in the batting order as manager A.J. Hinch tries something new to spark his struggling offense. Springer is a career .290 hitter out of the leadoff spot with a .374 OBP over 212 plate appearances. |
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| May 14 2016 | Springer went 3-for-5 with a two-run homer, four RBI and two runs scored in Friday's 7-6 victory over the Red Sox. | The 26-year-old is hitting .400 (6-for-15) over his last three games, and has four homers and 10 RBI over just 45 May at-bats. His average has actually dipped 10 points during the month, but nearly half of his homer and RBI totals for the season have come over the past 13 games. As is the case with the Astros collectively, Springer has had some struggles offensively, but appears to be heating up as May unfolds. |
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| May 14 2016 | Springer went 1-for-6 with a grand slam in Saturday's 6-5 extra-inning loss to the Red Sox. | Springer blasted a second-inning, 3-1 Clay Buchholz offering 389 feet to left-center, plating Luis Valbuena, Jason Castro and Jose Altuve. He's now launched homers in back-to-back games, and has a whopping eight RBI over that span. Factoring in his solo shot against the Indians on Wednesday, the 26-year-old has three dingers in the last four contests, and has five of his nine gopher balls on the season in May. |
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| May 11 2016 | Springer will DH and bat second for Wednesday's series finale against Cleveland. | Jake Marisnick will start in right field and bat ninth to give Springer a break on defense. The 26-year-old outfielder has just three hits over his last 23 at-bats (.130) but he has seven walks and has scored five runs during that span. |
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| May 7 2016 | Springer is serving as the Astros' leadoff hitter Saturday against Seattle, Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times reports. | Springer typically hits second, but Houston is giving Jose Altuve the day off, so he'll shift up to the leadoff spot, while Marwin Gonzalez moves over to second base in Altuve's place. |
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| May 3 2016 | Springer hit a two-run home run, walked twice and scored twice in Tuesday's win over the Twins. | Springer's power has been streaky this year. He hit his second, third and fourth home runs in a four day stretch in mid-April. Now, after 11 games without a dinger, Springer has two in as many nights. His slugging percentage has jumped .446 to .500 with the latest power surge. |
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| May 2 2016 | Springer homered, his fifth, in a loss Monday against Houston. | The solo shot was Springer's only hit of the night, but it broke a streak of 11 games without a home run for the Houston right fielder, a stretch that saw Springer's OPS drop by 99 points. Thanks to the home run and a walk, Springer has his OPS back above .800 again (.269/.333/.471). |
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| Apr 19 2016 | Springer hit a solo home run, his fourth, as part of a 2-for-5 game in Tuesday's loss to the Rangers. | Springer is on an absolute tear with home runs in three straight games. His batting line has jumped from .205/.271/.318 to .281/.328/.544 in just the past three days. Springer did strike out two more times to give him an ugly 29.5 percent strikeout rate on the season, but the power he has shown in recent days will go a long way towards assuaging any lingering concerns. |
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| Apr 14 2016 | Springer fanned three times in four at-bats during Wednesday's 4-2 loss to the Royals to drop his batting average to .216 on the young season. | Springer has actually hit safely in six of nine games this season, but he's struck out 13 times in 37 at-bats and has only drawn three walks thus far. Fantasy owners who invested a second or third round pick on the toolsy outfielder obviously shouldn't panic. It's early. |
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| Apr 7 2016 | Springer hit a grand slam off Michael Pineda during the Astros' 16-6 loss to the Yankees on Wednesday. | Springer didn't hit his first home run last season until April 18, so his early power return is promising for fantasy owners who invested a second round pick on him. The 26-year-old outfielder is 2-for-9 (.222) on the young season. |
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| Mar 15 2016 | Springer was hit by a pitch on the left elbow during Tuesday's spring game but is not expected to miss any time, the Houston Chronicle reports. | He was lifted after being plunked by the Burke Badenhop pitch, but manager A.J. Hinch said Springer was coming out after that at-bat regardless, and added that Springer will play Wednesday. It marked the third time already this spring that he's been hit by a pitch. |
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| Oct 9 2015 | Springer went 2-for-4 with a walk, solo home run and two runs scored during Thursday's Game 1 ALDS win over Kansas City. | Springer's solo shot came in the fifth inning off the Royals' Chris Young and gave the Astros a two-run cushion in the game. Through two playoff appearances in 2015, the 26-year-old outfielder is 3-for-8 with two extra-base hits. |
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| Oct 3 2015 | Springer went 2-for-7 with a home run and four runs scored in a blowout win over Arizona on Friday. | Springer is getting hot at the right time for the Astros, as he's 9-for-20 over his last four games with two home runs, two doubles and five runs scored. The only thing missing are the steals, as he has just one since his return from the DL at the beginning of September. Not many players have the power-speed profile that Springer provides and that makes him a fascinating player going into next season. |
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| Sep 23 2015 | Springer went 2-for-5 with a triple and three RBI in Wednesday's 6-5 loss to the Angels. | The breakout performance is a welcome sight for fantasy owners, as Springer entered Wednesday's game with just a .662 OPS since his Sep. 4 return from the disabled list. Injuries have prevented Springer from living up to expectations entering the season, but the 26 year old produces when healthy and still has plenty of promise. |
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| Sep 21 2015 | Springer went 1-for-3 with a walk and his 14th home run of the season during Sunday's 5-1 win over the A's. | Springer's two-run blast came in the fifth inning off A's starter Aaron Brooks. It was his first since returning from the DL earlier this month. |
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| Sep 19 2015 | Springer went 1-for-3 with a walk, a steal, an RBI and a run scored in a 10-6 win over the A's on Saturday. | It's been a rough return from the DL for Springer as he has just 13 hits in 55 at-bats. The bigger concern is that he has only two extra-base hits since returning and no home runs. The steal tonight was his first since his return as well, so hopefully it's a sign of full health. Springer is one of the most talented youngsters in the league, so look for a strong last couple of weeks from him. |
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| Sep 14 2015 | Springer went 3-for-5 with a triple and a run scored during Sunday's 5-3 win over the Angels. He was also caught stealing in the contest. | Springer has reached base safely in seven of eight games since his return from the DL, but Sunday marked his first multi-hit performance since June 21. |
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| Sep 6 2015 | As expected, Springer is out of the lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Twins. | Springer returned from a long absence for Friday's opener against the Twins and has manned right field the past two games, going 1-for-8 with six strikeouts. It may take a little bit for Springer to regain his hitting stroke, but the Astros should grant him regular at-bats as they look to gear up for a potential playoff run. He'll just receive a maintenance day Sunday, as Colby Rasmus picks up the start in right field. |
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| Sep 4 2015 | Springer is in the lineup Friday against the Twins, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. | Springer makes his long-awaited return to the Astros' lineup after missing two months with a wrist injury. While he could require a few games to readjust, he fared well during a rehab assignment at Double-A Corpus Christi, going 5-of-25 with a double and a pair of walks. Springer will lead off and man right field against Mike Pelfrey and the Twins. |
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| Sep 4 2015 | Springer, who is hitting leadoff in Friday's lineup, will sit Sunday's game, the Houston Chronicle's Evan Drellich reports. | He will have played in three straight games (dating back to Thursday in Triple-A) heading into Sunday, so the Astros deemed it necessary to give him a day off. He could get a few more days off down the stretch, but there will still be plenty of opportunities for him to reward fantasy owners for their patience. |
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| Sep 4 2015 | Springer (wrist) was activated from the 15-day DL on Friday. | One September hot streak is all it could take to justify holding onto Springer after he went down in early July. Wrist injuries always carry a concern when it comes to a player's power stroke coming back with them, but Springer is young enough that a full recovery can be expected. The 25-year-old went 5-for-15 with a double and two walks in his rehab assignment at Double-A Corpus Christi. |
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| Sep 1 2015 | Springer (wrist) could be activated from the disabled list Friday, the Houston Chronicle's Jose de Jesus Ortiz reports. | He is on a rehab assignment with Double-A Corpus Christi, and if he makes it through Thursday's game against Frisco without any setbacks, Friday could be the day he rejoins the Astros. This is what fantasy owners have been waiting for, as Springer is too talented to have been cut loose as he was agonizingly sidelined for over two months. Check back on his status in advance of this weekend's series against the Twins. |
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| Aug 29 2015 | Springer (wrist) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Corpus Christi on Saturday, Howard Chen of CSN Houston reports. | The Hooks have just 10 regular-season games remaining on their schedule, so it would seem likely that Springer will be back with the Astros sometime in the first week of September. It has been frustrating for owners to carry Springer on rosters throughout this injury, but he has the rare set of tools where he could offer a half-dozen home runs and a half-dozen steals over the span of four weeks, so he could be well worth the wait. |
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| Aug 26 2015 | Springer (wrist) will travel with the club to Minnesota and take batting practice Friday, and could head out on a rehab assignment this weekend, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. | Springer has taken batting practice each of the past two days, so it's not a huge surprise he'll travel with the club. If everything goes off without a hitch, an early-to-mid September return could be on tap. |
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| Aug 25 2015 | Springer (wrist) is expected to take batting practice on the field for a second straight day before Tuesday's game against the Yankees, the Houston Chronicle reports. | Springer took on-field bating practice Monday for the first time since suffering a fractured wrist July 1. He apparently made it through the session without any setbacks, as he'll do the same before Tuesday's game. The Astros haven't laid out a timetable for a return, but manager A.J. Hinch did previously say that Springer could start a rehab assignment during the Astros' current road trip, which ends Sunday in Minnesota. |
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| Aug 23 2015 | Manager AJ Hinch indicated Sunday that Springer (wrist) is expected to take batting practice Monday, Jose de Jesus Ortiz of the Houston Chronicle reports. | Springer's wrist issue has sidelined him since early July, but it appears he's finally progressed to the point of taking batting practice. It's unclear how long it will be before the 25-year-old outfielder will head out on a rehab assignment, but a batting practice session Monday without a setback would inch him closer. |
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| Aug 22 2015 | Springer (wrist) took swings with his regulation bat Friday, the Houston Chronicle reports. "It feels good," Springer said. "Obviously I got to be smart about it still. I have to build up strength some more, but I'm excited about the progression." | The 25-year-old was cleared to resume baseball activities last Friday, almost six weeks to the day after he was placed on the DL. After starting with fungo bat work, Springer progressed to hitting off a tee and balls flipped to him Friday, and then to hitting soft tosses Saturday. Given his progress, it's possible Springer could be cleared to head out on a rehab assignment at some point during the Astros' upcoming road trip. |
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| Aug 18 2015 | Springer (wrist) played catch Tuesday and is progressing well, MLB.com's Brian McTaggart reports. | His strength and range of motion are good and he will progress to swinging heavier bats later in the week. This could be setting up for a rehab assignment in the next couple of weeks and an early-to-mid September return to the big league lineup. |
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| Aug 16 2015 | Springer (wrist) will likely travel with the Astros for a late-August series in New York, Evan Drellich of the Houston Chronicle reports. | The Astros still have series against the Rays and Dodgers to complete before then, so Springer owners shouldn't start holding their breath just yet. The strengthening needed for this type of injury takes time, but at the very least, he's expected to begin swinging a bat in the near future after being cleared for baseball activities Friday. The Astros haven't yet laid out a timeline for a rehab assignment, but that should become clearer as soon as Springer can get in some swings. |
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| Aug 14 2015 | Springer (wrist) has been cleared to resume baseball activities. | While Springer will continue the rehab process for his wrist injury, but remains without a definite timetable for return. However, the timetable should become clearer as he continues progressing in his rehab. |
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| Aug 6 2015 | Springer (wrist) is not expected to see a doctor for a follow-up until late next week, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. | A fractured right wrist sent Springer to the DL in early July, and while he has been running the bases and shagging flyballs, he remained confined to a cast as of early this week. Perhaps he'll be cleared to ramp up his activity after his follow-up next week, but there is no set timetable for him to make it back, and a return within the initial six-week timetable seems somewhat unlikely given where he's currently at in his rehab. |
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| Jul 2 2015 | Springer (wrist) was officially placed on the DL on Thursday, and he's expected to miss at least six weeks. | As expected, Springer will land on the DL after taking a pitch off the wrist during Wednesday's game. He'll remain out for at least a month-and-a-half, and the Astros' current plan calls for reevaluations in two weeks and six weeks. Domingo Santana figures to pick up some extra playing time in his absence, and the Astros also called up Alex Presley from Triple-A Fresno to take Springer's roster spot. |
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| Jul 1 2015 | Springer left Wednesday's game with a right wrist contusion, Jose de Jesus Ortiz of the Houston Chronicle reports. | Springer was hit by a pitch in the fifth inning and remained in the game. He played in the top of the sixth inning, but Domingo Santana came in to pinch hit in the bottom of the sixth inning for Springer. The Astros should update his status prior to Friday's game with the Red Sox. |
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| Jul 1 2015 | Springer (wrist) is most likely headed to the DL, Jose de Jesus Ortiz reports. | Manager A.J. Hinch said, "I'm not optimistic he's going to miss the DL. I do think it's going to be a DL." Springer was hit by a pitch on his wrist in Wednesday's game and tried to stay in the game, but could not make it to his next at bat. Domingo Santana will likely see more playing time if Springer goes on the DL. |
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| Jun 25 2015 | Springer is back in the lineup Thursday against the Yankees. | Springer sat out of Wednesday's contest, but will be back in his usual leadoff spot Thursday against right-hander Adam Warren. His bat has heated up this month with five home runs and a .363/.408/.571 slash line through 23 games in June. |
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| Jun 24 2015 | Springer is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Angels. | Springer, the usual leadoff hitter, will get his first day off since May 12. Jose Altuve will take over as the leadoff man while the Astros go with a starting outfield of Preston Tucker, Colby Rasmus and Domingo Santana. |
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| Jun 22 2015 | Springer went 3-for-5 with his 12th homer of the season in the Astros' 6-2 victory over the Mariners on Sunday. | The 25-year-old continues his absolutely torrid month of June, as he has now collected at least one hit in each of his last 14 games. In fact, Springer has racked up 33 hits in June, just three fewer than he had in the first two months of the season combined. |
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| Jun 18 2015 | Springer singled three times in five at-bats during Wednesday's 8-4 win over the Rockies. | The Summer of George has officially arrived, as the Astros' leadoff hitter has taken his game up a notch in June. Springer is slashing .406/.449/.609 with 12 runs scored this month, with the latter number matching his total from all of May. The surge has allowed Springer to raise his batting average almost 80 points since returning from a concussion in mid-May. |
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| Jun 15 2015 | Springer pounded two home runs in Houston's win Monday over Colorado, part of a 3-for-4 game. | Unfortunately, one of the problems with Springer hitting leadoff is that most of his home runs will be solo shots, as was the case Monday night, and he has just 23 RBI on the season. Still, it's hard to complain about the 25-year-old's .269/.373/.472 line, and at 33 runs scored after notching three more on Monday, he has a real chance of reaching triple digits in the category this year. |
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| Jun 13 2015 | Springer went 2-for-4 Saturday with a double and an RBI. | Perhaps more importantly, he managed not to strike out, and it's probably not a coincidence that Springer's red-hot .391/.440/.543 slash line in 12 June games comes accompanied by an improved 19.6-percent strikeout rate. It's a tiny sample size of course, but if he can maintain better control of the strike zone, Springer might be able to unlock the massive fantasy ceiling suggested by his impressive physical tools. |
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| Jun 11 2015 | Springer set a career-high with five hits -- all singles -- during Wednesday's 4-1 loss to the White Sox. He also stole his 13th base of the season. | The Astros had only seven hits total Wednesday night and Springer accounted for most of them. The 25-year-old outfielder has hit .300 since moving to the leadoff spot in the Astros' batting order and has reached base safely in 15 of his 16 starts while hitting first. |
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| May 25 2015 | Springer went 3-for-5 with a home run and two strikeouts in Monday's 4-3 loss to the Orioles. | Making his second straight start atop the order, Springer led off the game with a single off Wei-Yin Chen before launching his seventh homer of the year in the third inning. It was his first big fly since May 15. It's uncertain if Springer will continue to hit in the leadoff spot, but it would make sense as he is currently tied with Jose Altuve with a .347 OBP. |
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| May 19 2015 | Springer drew three walks, but was robbed of an extra-base hit during Monday's 2-1 loss to Oakland. | A's outfielder Sam Fuld made an outstanding running catch up Tal's Hill to rob Springer of extra bases in the bottom of the eighth inning. However, Springer tied his season-high for a game with three walks, as he continues to improve his plate discipline with a 16.8 percent walk rate. |
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| May 14 2015 | In his return to the starting lineup Wednesday, Springer hit a go-ahead solo home run in the bottom of the eighth inning to give Houston a 4-3 win over San Francisco. It was his only hit of the game in three at-bats. | Through 28 games this season, the 25-year-old outfielder is hitting .196/.317/.402 with five home runs, 13 RBI, 10 steals and 15 runs scored. While his statistics overall aren't overly impressive, Springer's return to the Astros starting lineup was certainly welcome, as the team struggled offensively during his absence. |
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| May 13 2015 | Springer (head) has been activated from the disabled list and will bat cleanup for the Astros on Wednesday, Howard Chen of CSN Houston reports. | Springer was already expected to join the lineup Wednesday, and the lineup card now confirms that. He'll return to his spot in right field, and should continue in the cleanup role moving forward despite a slow start to the season. |
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| May 12 2015 | Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow said there's a pretty good chance Springer (head) will play in a rehab game Tuesday with Double-A Corpus Christi, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. If all goes well, he could rejoin the Astros on Wednesday when he's first eligible to come off the 7-day disabled list. | Springer, who crashed hard into the outfield wall last Tuesday against Texas, has seemingly made enough progress in his recovery to play in a minor league rehab game. Houston has gone 2-3 with 13 runs scored in five games since Springer suffered the injury, so they'd obviously welcome the return of their star outfielder. |
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| May 12 2015 | Springer (head) will likely rejoin the Astros on Wednesday, MLB.com's Brian McTaggart reports. | As expected, Springer will play in a rehab game for Double-A Corpus Christi on Tuesday. With the rehab assignment expected to last just the one game, he should be back in the Astros' lineup Wednesday against Tim Hudson and the Giants. |
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| May 12 2015 | Springer will be reinstated from the 7-Day DL on Wednesday, MLB.com's Brian McTaggart reports. | Houston has already optioned Robbie Grossman to Triple-A to clear a spot for Springer, so his activation will become official Wednesday. Look for him to be back in the Astros lineup after making an appearance as the DH for Double-A Corpus Christi on Tuesday. |
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| May 6 2015 | Springer (head) will undergo further examination Wednesday, Evan Drellich of the Houston Chronicle reports. | Springer will be held out of the lineup Wednesday against the Rangers after crashing head-first into a wall during Tuesday's contest. He underwent a concussion test Tuesday night, and further information about the extent of the injury should become available after he meets with doctors later Wednesday. |
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| May 6 2015 | Springer (head) is expected to be placed on the 15-day disabled list prior to Houston's game in Anaheim on Thursday, Evan Drellich of the Houston Chronicle reports. | Springer was out of the lineup Wednesday after crashing hard into the outfield wall Tuesday against Texas. While he has not been officially diagnosed with a concussion, the fact that he's expected to be placed on the disabled list indicates that that may be the case. Drellich noted that Preston Tucker is expected to be called up to the Astros if Springer indeed hits the DL. |
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| May 6 2015 | Springer (head) was placed on the 15-day disabled list, Evan Drellich of the Houston Chronicle reports. | Springer crashed into the outfield wall Tuesday. He may be diagnosed with a concussion, but nothing has been made official yet. Preston Tucker got called up Wednesday in his place. |
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| May 5 2015 | Springer left Tuesday's game after crashing head-first into a wall in the seventh inning. | He appeared to hit his head hard on the padding in right field, and concussion tests will be forthcoming. Make sure to follow his status throughout the week. Robbie Grossman would figure to step in if Springer had to miss time. |
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| May 5 2015 | Springer will go through a concussion test Tuesday night and has already been ruled out for Wednesday's game, MLB.com's Brian McTaggart reports. | It's obviously not encouraging that the Astros ruled Springer out for Wednesday's game before announcing the results of the concussion tests. He left Tuesday's game after colliding head-first with a padded wall in right field. Colby Rasmus will get the start in right field Wednesday with Robbie Grossman presumably getting the nod in left field. |
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| Apr 29 2015 | Springer went 2-for-5 with a home run, five RBI and a stolen base in Tuesday's 14-3 thrashing of the Padres. | Springer's two-run homer in the seventh inning off Odrisamer Despaigne was his third of the season. He's also tied with teammate Jose Altuve for the AL-lead in stolen bases with eight. |
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| Apr 28 2015 | Springer drew three walks, scored twice and stole three bases during Monday's 9-4 win at San Diego. | With the three-steal performance, the 25-year-old outfielder surpassed his stolen base total from last season (five) and accomplished the feat in 59 fewer games. |
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| Apr 25 2015 | Springer went 2-for-5 with a solo home run Saturday, his second blast of the season. | That's back-to-back multi-hit games for Springer, who's now clawed his batting average up to .200 on the season. He strikes out too much to be an asset in that category, but there's still plenty of value in his power and speed. |
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| Apr 20 2015 | Springer went 1-for-3 with a walk, run and his third stolen base of the season Sunday against the Angels. | The 25-year-old outfielder, who was back in the third spot in the Astros' batting order Sunday, is hitting .163/.275/.256 with a home run, three RBI, three steals and a 18:7 K:BB ratio through his first 12 games this season. |
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| Apr 13 2015 | Springer was moved down to the third spot in the Astros' batting order Monday against Oakland, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. | Astros manager A.J. Hinch has not given any indication as to whether this change in the batting order is permanent, but Luis Valbuena - who previously occupied the third spot in Houston's lineup - is batting sixth Monday. Springer enters the game 0-for-5 against A's starter Scott Kazmir for his career. |
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| Apr 8 2015 | Springer went 1-for-3 with an RBI in Monday's Opening Day win over the Indians. | Springer was slotted second in the lineup behind Jose Altuve, a role he figures to maintain throughout the season. The 25-year-old flashed his power last season with 20 home runs in just 78 games, and figures to fare even better with a full season in the majors. |
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| Mar 13 2015 | Springer hit a pair of opposite field home runs in Friday's Grapefruit League contest against the Nationals. | Springer homered in the third inning off Nationals' starter Doug Fister and then again in the fifth inning off Sammy Solis. The 25-year-old outfielder hadn't homered in a game since July 19 against the White Sox, as his rookie year was cut short due to a season-ending quad injury. Springer is healthy entering 2015, however, and fantasy owners are salivating over his power and speed potential. |
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| Nov 11 2014 | Astros GM Jeff Luhnow said Tuesday that Springer (quadriceps) is fully healed and that his offseason will rev up normally, Evan Drellich of the Houston Chronicle reports. | With the quad issue that cost Springer virtually the entire second half behind him, the 25-year-old should be able to go through his normal offseason program and enter spring training without restriction. The Astros seemed to be playing it safe holding Springer out for the final couple weeks, as he successfully ran the bases toward the middle of September. While Springer's swing-and-miss tendencies (33 percent K%) figure to keep his batting average relatively low, he did smack 20 homers in his final 64 games of 2014 and could make more of an impact on the basepaths next season, if new manager A.J. Hinch is willing to give him the green light more often. |
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| Sep 16 2014 | Springer (quadriceps) will not play again this season, Jose de Jesus Ortiz of the Houston Chronicle reports. | Springer ran the bases over the weekend, seemingly in a final attempt to convince the coaching staff to let him return, but interim manager Tom Lawless announced Tuesday that the team has decided to play it safe and shut him down for the remainder of the season. The 24-year-old Springer did not make an immediate impact upon his promotion in mid-April, as he hit just .182/.262/.218 with zero homers in his first 14 games, but he went on to smack 20 homers in his next 64 contests. |
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| Sep 15 2014 | Springer (quad) ran the bases over the weekend, but it's unclear if he will be able to return before the end of the season, Howard Chen of CSN Houston reports. | With just two weeks left in the regular season, Springer appears likely to see just a handful of games in the best-case scenario, while the Astros could continue to rest him as there is little incentive to risk a setback at this stage. |
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| Sep 3 2014 | The Astros remain optimistic that Springer (quadriceps) will be able to play in games again this season, MLB.com's Brian McTaggart reports. | Obviously there's no point in the Astros playing Springer this season until he's 100 percent healthy, but owners in deeper leagues may still want to hold on to him on the off chance he gets a week's worth of at-bats later this month. However, in shallower, single-season leagues, it's not very likely Springer will match the production of a healthy player on the waiver wire over the rest of the season. |
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| Aug 30 2014 | Springer (quadriceps) has yet to attempt to run at 100 percent, Evan Drellich of the Houston Chronicle reports. | When asked if he will play again this season, Springer said simply "I hope so." GM Jeff Luhnow said Monday that he was hopeful Springer could return for next week's two-game set against the Angels, but with Springer still not running at full speed on the injured quad, that's looking unrealistic. Springer took batting practice on the field prior to Tuesday's game, after being shut down for two weeks earlier in August following a setback. |
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| Aug 26 2014 | Springer (quadriceps) took batting practice on the field prior to Tuesday's game, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. | A mid-August setback with Springer's quad injury necessitated a two-week shutdown period, but the 24-year-old's return to batting practice Tuesday bodes well for his chances of being activated early next month. GM Jeff Luhnow said Monday that he is hopeful Springer can return for the team's upcoming two-game series against the Angels, slated for Sept. 2-3. |
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| Aug 25 2014 | Springer (quadriceps) is on the path to be activated in September, MLB.com's Brian McTaggart reports. | He was shut down for two weeks 13 days ago, so we could see Springer begin baseball activities this week, with a mid-September return a possibility. |
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| Aug 12 2014 | Springer (quadriceps) will be shut down for two weeks, Jose de Jesus Ortiz of the Houston Chronicle reports. | After an MRI was performed on Springer's balky left quadriceps, doctors recommended the aforementioned absence to aid in its recovery. His next appearance may not come until September. |
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| Aug 11 2014 | Springer (quadriceps) is "days" away from returning to the field, general manager Jeff Luhnow said Monday, MLB.com's Brian McTaggart said. | He's making progress in his return from the injury, saying Monday that he's "one day closer" to returning, but owners will probably have to wait until later in the week when the Astros travel to Boston for his activation. |
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| Aug 11 2014 | Springer (quadriceps) stated that he's "one day closer" to a return from the disabled list, Jose de Jesus Ortiz of the Houston Chronicle reports. | Although he was eligible to be activated from the DL on Aug. 4, Springer has been pushed back in order to receive additional treatment after tweaking his quad last Wednesday. The Astros are facing a full slate of games this week yet embark upon a 10-game road jaunt beginning Thursday in Boston, which the outfielder is sure to join. |
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| Aug 9 2014 | Springer (quad) will participate in batting practice Saturday and will be reevaluated afterwards. | Springer received treatment on his quad Friday and will use the batting practice Saturday as a measuring stick towards his return. He was first eligible to come off the disabled list Aug. 4, but wasn't ready. He is nearing a return now, however, and could be back within the next few days. |
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| Aug 8 2014 | Springer (quadriceps) will get treatment Friday and will be reevaluated again this weekend, the Houston Chronicle's Jose de Jesus Ortiz reports. | He wasn't activated from the DL prior to Friday's game, and is still considered day-to-day. It still seems likely that he will be activated in the near future, but if he's still on the DL next week, it may be time to reconsider that timetable. |
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| Aug 7 2014 | Springer (quad) merely suffered a minor setback Wednesday, MLB.com's Brian McTaggart reports. | Springer gave Astros fans a scare when he had to return to Houston after tweaking his quad in a rehab game, but it now doesn't appear to be overly serious. It sounds like he was bothered by just a bit of soreness, but he'll be evaluated once again Friday. If everything checks out OK, look for Springer to be activated early next week. |
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| Aug 6 2014 | Springer appears to have suffered a setback after tweaking his quad in a rehab outing, Evan Drellich of the Houston Chronicle reports. | Springer had been playing in rehab games for Low-A Quad Cities, and seems to have aggravated his quadriceps injury while attempting to leg out a double. This is disappointing for Astros fans and fantasy owners, as he was said to be nearing activation if he could compete seven innings of a rehab appearance. He'll now head to Houston for reevaluation, which will likely determine if an August activation is still a possibility. |
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| Aug 6 2014 | A decision about activating Springer (quadriceps) from the DL will be made after he plays seven innings in a rehab game with Low-A Quad Cities on Wednesday, MLB.com's Brian McTaggart reports. | The expectation is that Springer will be activated this week, and it could be as soon as Thursday in Philadelphia. Stay tuned for word on his impending activation. |
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| Aug 5 2014 | Springer (quadriceps) will play five innings in the field Tuesday for Low-A Quad Cities, and the goal is for him to rejoin the Astros sometime this week, according to general manager Jeff Luhnow, MLB.com's Brian McTaggart reports. | Springer had a stolen base in Monday's game with Quad Cities, and it seems likely he'll be activated at some point during the Astros' upcoming series against the Phillies. |
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| Aug 5 2014 | Springer (quad) went 0-for-1 with two walks and a stolen base as the DH for Low-A Quad Cities during a minor league rehab game Monday. | The Astros have not officially announced when they intend to activate Springer from the DL, but it's an encouraging sign that he stole a base in his first rehab game. Barring any setbacks, the rookie outfielder is likely to rejoin his teammates during Houston's upcoming series at Philadelphia. |
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| Aug 3 2014 | Springer (quadriceps) will begin a rehab stint at Low-A Quad Cities beginning Monday, Evan Drellich of the Houston Chronicle reports. | Manager Bo Porter said Springer would be re-evaluated after Monday's game before the team makes a decision on his next step. If he checks out fine, it's possible he'll be activated before the team begins its series with the Phillies on Tuesday. |
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| Aug 2 2014 | Astros manager Bo Porter said he is optimistic Springer (quadriceps) will be activated during next week's series against the Phillies, Evan Drellich of the Houston Chronicle reports. | As recently as Friday, Springer was still unable to run at full speed due to the ailing quad, but he did take batting practice on the field for a fourth straight day and Porter seems to think Springer can bypass a rehab assignment and join the team in Philly next week. The three-game series commences Tuesday. Porter also said prior to Friday's game that Springer probably could have played through the injury. |
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| Aug 1 2014 | Springer (quad) is unable to run at full speed, and he will not be cleared to begin a rehab assignment until he's able to do so, the Astros' official site reports. | While Springer is progressing in his rehab, running is the final hurdle he'll need to clear before getting back into game action. Springer has been able to take batting practice and shag flyballs, but he's at least a few days away from being ready to take the next step toward a return. |
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| Jul 29 2014 | Springer (quad) is progressing well and taking batting practice on the field Tuesday for the first time since hitting the DL, the Houston Chronicle reports. | Working back from a left quad strain, Springer will face his first real test since hitting the DL on July 23. To this point, he's been limited only to treatment and baseball drills, and the batting practice session should be an opportunity to gauge how close he is to returning. The soonest Springer is eligible to come off the DL is August 4. |
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| Jul 25 2014 | Springer is still not doing any exercises on his injured left quad, as of Friday, the Houston Chronicle's Jose de Jesus Ortiz reports. | He received treatment Friday, but there's still not a timetable for him to return to baseball activities. He will be eligible to be activated in the first week of August, but there's a chance that he will need more time in his recovery. |
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| Jul 23 2014 | Springer was placed on the 15-day DL on Wednesday with a right quad strain. | What was initially labeled a knee injury is now being called a quad strain, and Springer will require at least a couple weeks to heal up. The stint can be backdated to July 20, meaning Springer will be eligible to return Aug. 4, but it's uncertain whether he'll be ready by that time. Marc Krauss was recalled in the corresponding move, but L.J. Hoes figures to be the main benefactor in terms of playing time in the outfield. |
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| Jul 22 2014 | Springer (knee/quad) remains out of the lineup Tuesday against the A's. | This will be his second straight game out with knee and quad soreness, and while manager Bo Porter said Sunday that Springer shouldn't require a stay on the DL, the Astros have no reason not to be cautious with the young star. Robbie Grossman will man right field with Enrique Hernandez in center field Tuesday. Consider Springer day-to-day going forward. |
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| Jul 20 2014 | Springer is not in the lineup Sunday vs. the White Sox due to right knee and quad soreness, Evan Drellich of the Houston Chronicle reports. | Springer didn't seem to be inhibited when he swatted his 20th homer of the season in Saturday's game, but the pain he's evidently experiencing in his lower body is significant enough to keep him out Sunday. Manager Bo Porter expressed optimism the prized rookie would not require a stay on the DL, but there's a legitimate chance he could miss multiple games while the Astros allow him to rest up and recover from the ailment. |
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| Jul 20 2014 | Springer hit his 20th home run of the season Saturday against the White Sox. | Springer's blast in the fourth inning off Chicago's Hector Noesi traveled 429 feet. |
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| Jul 12 2014 | Springer (knee) is back in the lineup Saturday against the Red Sox. | Right knee soreness, presumably the result of a collision with the outfield on outstanding catch in the third inning of Wednesday's game, kept Springer out of the lineup Friday. Fortunately, it seems the issue was minor, as the 24-year-old is set to return to center field and the three-hole in the order Saturday to take on right-hander Jake Peavy. |
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| Jul 11 2014 | Springer was scratched from Friday's lineup with right knee discomfort, Jose de Jesus Ortiz of the Houston Chronicle reports. | The Astros made the change about an hour or so before gametime, scratching Springer, moving Robbie Grossman to center and slotting L.J. Hoes in at right. Springer should be considered day-to-day for the time being, until the team elaborates on the severity of the injury. |
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| Jul 11 2014 | Springer has been scratched from Friday's lineup, Jose de Jesus Ortiz of the Houston Chronicle reports. | With Springer scratched, Robbie Grossman will move over to center and L.J. Hoes will come to man right. A reason for Springer's removal from the lineup has not been provided by the team, but the timing suggests an injury is in play. Consider him day-to-day for now. |
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| Jul 10 2014 | Springer hit a two-run homer - his 19th of the season and second in as many days - during Wednesday night's win over the Rangers. | Springer was a standout performer with both his home run and a spectacular catch on defense. The 24-year-old's athleticism was on display as he tracked down a fly ball at full-speed before making a no-look catch and crashing into the center field wall. |
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| Jul 9 2014 | Springer clubbed his 18th home run of the season during Tuesday's win at Texas. | Springer is having a productive rookie season for the Astros and fantasy owners alike, getting on base at a solid clip (.342 OBP) while posting elite power stats. His poor contact and strikeout rates are obvious red flags, but imagine how more productive he would be if he even showed modest improvement in those areas. Even still, Springer is emerging as a fantasy superstar who possesses the power and speed combination that owners covet. |
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| Jul 7 2014 | Springer struck out in all four of his plate appearances during Sunday's loss to the Angels. | That marks the fifth time this season that Springer's struck out at least four times in a game. The 24-year-old rookie has an alarming 33.3 percent strikeout rate through 71 big league games thus far, but was always known for his high strikeout totals in the minors. On the bright side, Springer has shown elite power (.228 ISO) and has been more willing to run recently -- he's stolen four bases over his last eight games. |
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| Jul 4 2014 | Springer will make his first career start in center field Friday against the Angels. | It's Springer's first start in center at the major league level, but he's by no means a novice at the position, as he primarily played center in his first three seasons in the minors. Alex Presley has seen most of the time in center since Dexter Fowler (back) hit the shelf, and that will likely continue for the foreseeable future. |
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| Jul 1 2014 | Springer went 1-for-3 with a walk, a two-run homer and a stolen base during Monday's loss to Seattle. | Springer's 16th home run of the season came in the first inning off Mariners starter Taijuan Walker. His stolen base gives him a total three this season in five attempts. Of particular note, Springer has swiped a base in two straight games after previously not attempting a steal as far back as May 5. |
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| Jun 29 2014 | Springer hit an RBI double, drew three walks, stole a base and scored a run during Sunday's win over the Tigers. | Springer's stolen base was only his second of the season in four attempts. While most people expected the 24-year-old rookie to attempt more steals after swiping 45 bags in the minors last season, perhaps Sunday's effort is a sign he will become more active on the basepaths as the season progresses. |
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| Jun 27 2014 | Springer went 1-for-3 with a walk, solo home run and two runs scored in Thursday's win over the Braves. | Springer has 15 home runs this season, which ranks him second behind Jose Abreu (23 home runs) among MLB rookies. His 15 homers prior to the All-Star break are also an Astros rookie record. |
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| Jun 24 2014 | Springer hit his 14th home run of the season during Tuesday's loss to the Braves. | Springer absolutely crushed a pitch from Braves' starter Aaron Harang that traveled 465 feet to dead center field. The first-inning home run was his only hit of the game in five at-bats. |
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| Jun 12 2014 | Springer went 2-for-3 with an RBI and run scored in his return to the lineup Wednesday. | Springer missed two games due to a sore right knee, but was back in the lineup Wednesday for Houston's 5-1 win over Arizona. The 24-year-old has dealt with two minor injuries thus far in his rookie season, but he's still making quite an impression with a .258/.349/.500 slash line and 12 home runs over 186 at-bats. |
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| Jun 11 2014 | Springer (knee) is back in the lineup batting second and playing right field against the Diamondbacks, MLB.com's Brian McTaggart reports. | He missed two games with the knee injury after being a late scratch Tuesday, but make sure he's back in your lineups for Wednesday's contest, and he should be considered healthy going forward. |
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| Jun 10 2014 | Springer (knee) remains out of the Astros' lineup Tuesday at Arizona, Julia Morales of CSN Houston reports. | Scratched shortly before game time Monday due to a sore right knee, Springer won't play in a day game after a night outing. The severity of the injury has yet to be revealed, but the Astros will continue to exercise caution with one of their top young talents. In his stead, though, Alex Presley will again cover right field and bat seventh in the order. |
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| Jun 9 2014 | Springer went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, two walks and two runs scored on Sunday in the Astros' 14-5 victory over the Twins. | Springer's eighth inning blast off Twins' reliever Casey Fien was his 12th of the season. Sunday also marked the first time he did not strike out in a game after he whiffed 18 times over his last 10. |
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| Jun 9 2014 | Springer is a late scratch Monday with right knee soreness, the Houston Chronicle's Evan Drellich reports. | Alex Presley will replace Springer in the lineup, batting seventh, with the rest of the Astros moving up a spot. It's not clear how serious the ailment is, but he should be considered day-to-day for now. |
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| Jun 6 2014 | Springer went 1-for-4 with 2 strikeouts and 3 RBI in Thursday's win over the Angels. | The Astros are off to a decent start this year by their standards, and Springer is the main contributor. The young slugger now leads the team in homers (10) and RBI (32). Unfortunately, he is also tied with teammate Chris Carter for most strikeouts (63), but that number figures to even out over the course of the year as he adjusts to Major League pitching. |
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| May 30 2014 | Springer hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the bottom of the seventh inning Thursday to give Houston a 3-1 win over Baltimore. It was his only hit of the game in four at-bats. | For those keeping count, that's seven homers in Springer's last seven games. Through 38 games with the Astros, the 24-year-old outfielder is hitting .268/.359/.523 with 10 home runs, 29 RBI, a steal and 23 runs scored. |
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| May 29 2014 | Springer hit his sixth home run in his last six games on Wednesday, adding two runs, two RBI and two walks in the Astros' 9-3 win over the Royals. | After a poor April, Springer has rewarded fantasy owners who kept their faith in him with a spectacular May. In 23 games this month, he's hitting .322/.419/.689 with nine homers, 23 RBI and 21 runs scored. His 1.108 OPS in May ranks third among AL regulars, behind only Victor Martinez (1.145) and Nelson Cruz (1.109). |
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| May 27 2014 | Springer homered for the fourth straight game on Monday, adding two doubles, a single, a walk, three RBI and five runs scored for the Astros in their 9-2 rout of the Royals. | Monday's line was undoubtedly Springer's best game as a professional. In the month of May, he's hitting .325/.404/.687 with four doubles, a triple, eight homers, 21 RBI and 19 runs scored. |
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| May 25 2014 | Springer delivered a monster game in his return to the lineup Saturday, smashing two home runs and driving in five in the Astros' 9-4 win over the Mariners. | Springer missed two games with a hip injury, but you wouldn't have known it after his big performance on Saturday. The 24-year-old outfielder has a .963 OPS in May, which is more than double his .480 OPS from April. |
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| May 25 2014 | Springer went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Mariners. | Springer has homered in three straight games and has hit safely in his past seven, accumulating a triple, four home runs, 10 RBI and eight runs scored during that span. |
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| May 24 2014 | Springer (hip) is back in the Astros' lineup Saturday at Seattle. | Springer, who missed the past two games due to a hip pointer, will return to his typical spot in right field and second in the order. He'll aim to extend his five-game hitting streak, during which he's hit .353 (6-for-17) with one homer, three RBI, and five runs scored. |
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| May 23 2014 | Springer (hip) is out of the lineup again Friday, the Tacoma News Tribune's Bob Dutton reports. | Springer was out Thursday as well after leaving Wednesday's game with a hip injury. He had a chance to be cleared for a return Friday, but he apparently didn't impress enough in batting practice. Continue to consider him day-to-day. |
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| May 23 2014 | Springer (hip) could return to action Friday night, MLB Network Radio reports. | Springer missed Thursday's game after injuring his hip Wednesday, but he will be cleared to return Friday so long as he makes it through an early batting practice session without much soreness. The Astros' lineup for Friday's game against the Mariners will confirm whether Springer is in or out. |
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| May 22 2014 | Springer, who was diagnosed with a right hip flexor strain Wednesday night, is not in Thursday's lineup against the Mariners, mlb.com's Brian McTaggart reports. | Springer was pulled in the ninth inning of Wednesday's game, and he's expected to undergo further testing Thursday. In his absence, Alex Presley will start in right field, while L.J. Hoes mans left field. |
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| May 21 2014 | Springer suffered a right hip flexor strain in Wednesday night's game, and will undergo further testing Thursday, Evan Drellich of the Houston Chronicle reports. | Springer dove back to first base in the ninth inning Wednesday to try to beat a pickoff move, and fell awkwardly on his right hip before being called out. Tests following the game suggest an optimistic outlook, which was reinforced by Springer, who stated repeatedly that "I'll be fine." Thursday's examination should provide a final prognosis, but the 24-year-old should be considered "day-to-day" for the time being. |
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| May 15 2014 | Springer smashed a game-tying two-run homer in the bottom of the seventh inning Wednesday against the Rangers, in a game that the Astros eventually went on to win, 5-4. | Springer's home run off Texas reliever Jason Frasor was his third of the season, and his only hit of the game in five at-bats. Of particular note, Springer hit second in the lineup Wednesday for the second straight contest, this time against a right-handed starter. The 24-year-old outfielder has been heating up during the month of May with a .286/.340/.510 slash line, so it's possible he'll get an extended look in the two-hole, regardless of the pitching matchup. |
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| May 14 2014 | Springer, who hit second in the lineup Tuesday against a left-handed starter, reached base four times in the Astros' 8-0 win over the Rangers. | Springer, who entered the game with six walks in 24 games for Houston, drew a career-high three walks in Tuesday's win alone. He also plated Jose Altuve on an RBI single in the fourth inning. After the nice performance in the two-hole against a left-hander, it will be interesting to see where manager Bo Porter slots Springer in the lineup next. Springer is having a nice month overall, batting .295/.354/.477 with two home runs and five RBI in May. |
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| May 13 2014 | Springer will bat second and start in right field Tuesday against the Rangers. | Manager Bo Porter, who continues to tinker with the Astros' batting order with the team struggling offensively, is giving Springer a look in the two-hole with lefty Matt Harrison on the bump for the Rangers. As a result, Dexter Fowler will slide down one spot to third in the lineup. This is mere speculation at this point, but if Springer performs well in the two-hole, he could stick there when the Astros face southpaws, while moving back to the sixth in the lineup against right-handers. |
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| May 11 2014 | Springer endured a rough afternoon at the plate Sunday, going 0-for-5 with four strikeouts against the Orioles. | Springer was victimized by Chris Tillman twice, and once each by Orioles' relievers T.J. McFarland and Troy Patton. The 24-year-old rookie struck out 26.4 percent of the time in the minors, and is likely to see his strikeout rate increase as he grows accustomed to major league pitching. Springer's strikeout rate currently stands at 37 percent. |
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| May 10 2014 | Springer went 2-for-5 with a double and a solo home run in Saturday's loss to Baltimore. | Springer's home run was his second in his last three games. Unfortunately, he also struck out three times in the game, as his struggles to make consistent contact remain. Through 22 games, Springer is hitting .227/.284/.341 with two home runs, eight RBI, a steal and a 33:6 K:BB in 88 at-bats. |
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| May 8 2014 | Springer finally hit his first MLB homer Thursday afternoon, a bomb to right-center field off Tigers starter Drew Smyly. He also drew a walk and scored two runs on the day. | Well, it took him 20 games, but Springer finally found one to drive out of the park. He now has one of the most interesting eight-game hitting streaks you'll ever see -- over the course of those eight games, he's got more strikeouts (14) than hits (10), but he's still hitting .312 in that span. It's clear that when Springer puts his bat on the ball, good things happen, but he's struck out in more than a third of his MLB at-bats so far. Once he finds a way to make more consistent contact -- especially against offspeed stuff -- he's going to take off big-time. |
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| May 7 2014 | Springer had a career-high three hits, including an RBI double in Tuesday's loss to the Tigers. | Springer, who was recently dropped from the cleanup spot to sixth in the Astros' batting order, said after the game "I'm starting to slow everything down more and understanding who I am and going out and playing from there. The most important thing is getting a good pitch to hit and hit it." Springer raised his average to .222 and extended his hitting streak to six games with the three-hit performance. |
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| May 5 2014 | Springer, who was dropped from the cleanup spot in the Astros' batting order Sunday, will bat sixth and start in right field Monday against the Tigers. | Springer will bat sixth for the second consecutive game. Astros' manager Bo Porter said Sunday "I wanted to get him to a spot where he didn't feel the pressure of carrying a ball club." The 24-year-old outfielder is hitting a mere .185/.254/.215 since his promotion from Triple-A. |
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| May 3 2014 | Springer is not in the lineup Saturday against the Mariners. | Springer has started 15 straight games since joining the Astros, but will take a seat with tough right-hander Hisashi Iwakuma on the mound. The 24-year-old is hitting just .180/.254/.213 on the young season, much to the disappointment of fantasy owners who had been anxiously awaiting his call-up. |
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| Apr 23 2014 | Springer went 0-for-3 with a walk Wednesday against Seattle , dropping his average to just .182. | Perhaps hitting fourth in the lineup isn't what's best for Springer while he tries to figure stuff out at the big league level, or perhaps him seeing just nine total pitches in four at bats, one of which included a walk. Obviously he needs to show more discipline at the plate unless he wants to get sent back down to try to figure things out down there again before being recalled. |
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| Apr 23 2014 | Springer endured a rough night at the plate Tuesday, going 0-for-4 with a walk and three strikeouts against the Mariners. | Springer hit safely in his first five major league games, but has since gone hitless in his last eight at-bats, with four strikeouts. The 24-year-old rookie struck out 26.4 percent of the time in the minors, and is likely to see his strikeout rate increase as he grows accustomed to major league pitching. |
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| Apr 19 2014 | Springer will hit cleanup and start in right field Saturday against the Athletics. | Springer, who went 2-for-5 with an RBI and a stolen base Friday, will bat cleanup for the second consecutive game as the Astros try to break out of their hitting slump against A's southpaw Scott Kazmir. |
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| Apr 16 2014 | Springer was 1-for-5 with a walk and a runs scored in his major league debut Wednesday night. | Springer recorded his first major league hit on a dribbler down the third base line, but was quiet other than that. The top prospect has potential to put up some strong numbers if he continues to hit second in the order for Bo Porter's Astros. |
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| Apr 16 2014 | Springer will start in right field and bat second Wednesday in his major league debut. | The 24-year-old Springer, who hit an incredible .303/.411/.600 with 37 homers and 45 steals in the minors last season, will occupy a key spot in the batting order right away in his debut, which will come against Royals right-hander Jeremy Guthrie. The Astros were able to push back Springer's team control by a year by delaying his promotion to this point in the season. |
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| Apr 16 2014 | Springer will bat second and start in right field in his MLB debut Wednesday against the Royals. | Springer hit .353/.459/.647 with four doubles, a triple, three home runs, nine RBI and four steals over 13 Triple-A games before his call up. |
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| Mar 20 2014 | Springer has been optioned to the Minor Leagues as of Thursday morning. | One of the game's top prospects, Springer has put up a .333 OBP with nine runs scored and four stolen bases for the Astros this spring. Those numbers have come in spite of just a .161 batting average. Springer was the 11th overall selection of the 2011 MLB Amateur Draft and is sure to be in the Houston outfield at some point this season. |
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| Mar 13 2014 | Springer went 2-for-3 with a walk-off RBI single in the Astros' 10-9 victory over the Nationals on Wednesday. | Springer raised his spring batting average to .190 after the performance. Despite the relatively low average, the 24-year-old outfielder leads the Astros in several offensive categories this spring, including runs scored (seven), walks (six) and stolen bases (four). Springer is one of the most exciting prospects in baseball, and he's likely to major league debut at some point in 2014. |
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| Mar 7 2014 | Through five spring appearances, Springer is 1-for-8 (.125) with five walks, three steals and five runs scored. | The 24-year-old outfielder has not yet exhibited the power he has displayed in the minors, but he has been getting on base at a nice clip (.462) while proving he can be a real threat on the base paths. Springer is likely to make his major league debut at some point in 2014, though it remains to be seen whether he will break camp with the Astros or debut later in the season. |
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| Sep 5 2013 | Springer went 2-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in the opener of Triple-A Oklahoma City's best-of-5 Pacific Coast League semifinal series against Omaha Wednesday night. | The 23-year-old was the lone bright spot of the RedHawks offense Wednesday as the team recorded a mere five hits in the loss. While Springer did not reach the 40-40 milestone during the minor league regular season, he did give Astros fans hope for the future by hitting a combined .303 with 37 home runs, 108 RBI and 45 steals over 135 games between Double-A Corpus Christi and Triple-A Oklahoma City. Fantasy owners have been eagerly anticipating his arrival to the big leagues, but that may or may not happen this season as Springer earns valuable playoff experience with Oklahoma City. Regardless, Springer will be patrolling center field for the Astros soon enough. |
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| Aug 21 2013 | Springer is slashing .302/.410/.611 with 36 home runs, 102 RBI and 39 stolen bases through 124 games between Double-A Corpus Christi and Triple-A Oklahoma City. | Springer has a legit shot to reach 40 home runs and 40 stolen bases for the season with 13 games left to go in the RedHawks schedule. While many are expecting him to be called up in September, keep in mind that Oklahoma City has the best winning percentage in the Pacific Coast League and will be competing for a championship during that time. Springer will likely want to be a part of that, so fantasy owners who are expecting any production from him this season may want to temper their expectations a bit. |
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| Jun 26 2013 | Springer may get a call up if Justin Maxwell (head) winds up on the disabled list, posits Jose de Jesus Ortiz in the Houston Chronicle. | Springer was promoted to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sunday night. Though he seems like a good candidate to replace Maxwell, Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow has been clear in his belief that players can benefit from playing at Triple-A. |
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| Jun 23 2013 | Springer was promoted to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sunday, according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. | Springer has been lighting it up at Double-A Corpus Christi this season and will move up the ladder a level closer to Houston. He hit .299/.402/.575 with 18 home runs and 53 RBI to go along with 20 doubles and 23 stolen bases for the Hooks. |
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| May 7 2013 | Astros GM Jeff Luhnow said Tuesday that Springer, despite hitting five home runs in his last 10 games, will remain with Double-A Corpus Christi for the time being, MLB.com's Brian McTaggart reports. | Springer has put himself in position to move up a level by posting a 1.022 OPS through 31 games with Corpus Cristi, but the Astros want him to continue feasting on Double-A pitching for now. However, if Springer continues tearing the cover off the ball, he could land in Triple-A before season's end. |
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| Feb 28 2013 | Springer recorded a pair of homers and five RBI as the Astros walked all over the Blue Jays in a 10-1 victory on Wednesday. | Springer's first shot of the day came in the fourth, when he sent an offering from right-hander Jeremy Jeffress over the wall in right field. The 23-year-old struck again in the fifth with right-hander Claudio Vargas on the mound for Toronto. He finished the afternoon 2-for-3, also reaching base in the seventh when he was hit by a pitch. |
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