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Blue Jays Activate Springer, Designate Jimenez Amid 13-16 Slump

4/30/2026

Summary

Springer Activated

The Toronto Blue Jays activated outfielder George Springer from the 10-day injured list on April 29, 2026.
Springer, 36, pinch-hit an RBI single in the Red Sox series finale after missing the start and is batting .185/.290/.370 with two homers and six RBIs in 14 games.
Toronto designated Eloy Jiménez for assignment, leaving the club at a 13-16 record after his .290 average and three RBIs in 12 games.

Summary

**Springer Leadoff**

Toronto traded with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, providing roster depth.
The injury list includes Max Scherzer (forearm tendinitis), Addison Barger (ankle sprain), Nathan Lukes (hamstring strain) and Cody Ponce (ACL injury).
Addison Barger will begin a Florida rehab assignment this weekend, targeting a return next week.
Manager John Schneider will keep Springer leadoff, experiment with No. 2 and share duties among Kazuma Okamoto, Alejandro Kirk and Addison Barger.

History

Historical Context

In July 2004, GM Theo Epstein dealt shortstop Nomar Garciaparra at the July 31 deadline, acquiring Orlando Cabrera, Doug Mientkiewicz and Dave Roberts; Boston then won 22 of 25 games and broke an 86-year World Series drought. The 2026 Blue Jays, echoing that strategy, activated George Springer and traded with the Dodgers to shore up a roster plagued by injuries.

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Springer Activated

The Toronto Blue Jays activated outfielder George Springer from the 10-day injured list on April 29, 2026.
Springer, 36, pinch-hit an RBI single in the Red Sox series finale after missing the start and is batting .185/.290/.370 with two homers and six RBIs in 14 games.
Toronto designated Eloy Jiménez for assignment, leaving the club at a 13-16 record after his .290 average and three RBIs in 12 games.

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