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Blue Jays Activate George Springer, Designate Eloy Jiménez

4/30/2026

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Springer Activated

The Toronto Blue Jays activated hitter George Springer off the 10-day injured list on Wednesday after a fractured left big toe sidelined him on April 11 versus Minnesota.
Springer pinch-hit in the series finale against Boston, delivering an RBI single to centre off Jovani Moran, and is batting .185 with home runs and six RBI.
Eloy Jiménez was designated for assignment after a .290 average with three RBI in 12 games.

Summary

Yesavage Returns

Trey Yesavage returned to the rotation and pitched five innings in Tuesday’s win over Boston.
Addison Barger will run PDC bases Thursday and start a rehab assignment this weekend.
Springer’s absence moves Ernie Clement, Yohendrick Piñango, Nathan Lukes, Myles Straw and Davis Schneider into leadoff spot.
If Eloy Jiménez clears waivers, he can choose free agency or a Triple-A assignment.

Summary

Springer Returns

John Schneider said Vladimir Springer could be activated for Wednesday’s game versus Boston.
Springer fractured his left big toe on April 11 but ran in Tuesday’s practice.
Before the injury, Springer posted a .185/.290/.370 line with two homers and four doubles.
Schneider said Springer’s return will fill the huge hole at the top of Toronto’s lineup, while the Blue Jays also miss catcher Alejandro Kirk and several pitchers in April.

History

Historical Context

The 1994 MLB strike, which began on August 12, 1994 and forced Bud Selig to cancel the World Series, cost owners $580 million and erased 948 games, crippling franchises such as the Montreal Expos. Decades later, the 2024 Toronto Blue Jays are reshuffling their roster—activating George Springer and designating Eloy Jiménez—mirroring how mid-season personnel changes can still sway playoff chances and revenue.

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Springer Activated

The Toronto Blue Jays activated hitter George Springer off the 10-day injured list on Wednesday after a fractured left big toe sidelined him on April 11 versus Minnesota.
Springer pinch-hit in the series finale against Boston, delivering an RBI single to centre off Jovani Moran, and is batting .185 with home runs and six RBI.
Eloy Jiménez was designated for assignment after a .290 average with three RBI in 12 games.

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