George Springer Returns, Boosts Blue Jays Lineup

On April 29, George Springer is back for the Toronto Blue Jays after missing time with a broken

left big toe from April 11.

The team activated him off the 10-day injured list and designated Eloi Jimenez for assignment

to make room.

This gives their lineup the lead-off hitter they've been missing.

Springer took swings and ran bases at Roger Center the last few days to shake off the

pain, skipping a full rehab stint.

He's available tonight if needed and slots right back into lead-off tomorrow against

the twins and Minneapolis for a four-game set.

After a rough April full of injuries, this is huge for a squad chasing health.

Without Springer, managers shuffled Ernie Clement, Davis Schneider, Nathan Luke's, and

Miles Straw up top, grabbing wins here and there, but never, settling in.

Now with him leading off and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. at number three, the puzzle gets simpler.

The number two spot stays flexible without Boba Shet, while spots four and beyond, mixed

Kazuma Okamoto, Alejandro Kirk, and Addison Barger, when healthy.

Okamoto's heating up with real power, which sets up Guerrero nicely.

Last year, the bottom of the order brought surprises through smart match-ups, platoons,

and even bunts that worked out.

The staff loves experimenting down there to boost offense.

Addison Barger could start rehab in Florida this weekend, eyeing a return next week, and

Kirk's on deck two.

With more bodies coming, the Jays can spread power around Guerrero and build that steady

lineup punch they crave to climb the standings.

That's the story for today.

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