Springer's Swing: Jays Hoping for Quick Return

It's April 17th, from game day to every day.

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The Toronto Blue Jays head into their Thursday matchup against the Milwaukee Brewers with

a shot at grabbing a series win, sitting at seven wins and 10 losses while battling a stack

of injuries that are really testing their depth.

Key guys like Outfielder Addison Barger with a left ankle sprain since early April, Anthony

Santander still on the 60 day injured list after.

Shoulder surgery and now veteran George Springer out with a fractured left big toe from fouling

a pitch off his foot on April 11th against the twins.

Fans got some good vibes today though, as Springer started swinging again in the visitor's

cages in Milwaukee, taking flips and hitting off a tee, with running as the main challenger

head.

Manager John Schneider sounded pumped, saying Springer's swing looked normal and just like himself,

which is huge since the guys been a cornerstone.

For Toronto, since signing in 2021, crushing it last season with a 309 average, 32 homers

and a third silver slugger.

If he keeps progressing against faster pitching, he might skip rehab and return right around

the homestand starting April 24th, giving the Jays a boost just as they wrapped this road

trip with first pitch at 140 p.m. Eastern time.