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Blue Jays DFA Jimenez After Springer's RBI Return

4/30/2026

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Jiménez Designated

Toronto Blue Jays designated Eloy Jiménez for assignment Wednesday after activating George Springer from the 10-day injured list.
Springer, who fractured his toe on April 12 and missed 14 games, returned with an RBI single that gave Toronto a 7-1 lead over Boston.
Jiménez, recalled from Triple-A Buffalo, hit .290 (9-for-31) with three RBI and seven strikeouts in 35 plate appearances.
Toronto will travel to Minneapolis to face the Minnesota Twins.

Summary

Springer 2026 Season

George Springer enters the 2026 season as the final year of his $150 million, six-year contract with the Toronto Blue Jays.
In 2025 he hit .309 with 32 homers, 84 RBIs, a .959 OPS, and received down-ballot MVP votes.
Springer delivered the decisive home run in Game 7 of the 2025 ALCS against Seattle, sending Toronto to the World Series.
He was the 2017 World Series MVP with the Houston Astros.

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Yesavage Returns

Designated hitter Jimenez was placed on assignment, activating MLB waiver process; he can elect free agency or accept a Triple-A Buffalo assignment if he clears waivers.
Pitcher Yesavage returned, throwing five strong innings in Tuesday’s win over Boston.
Manager Schneider said outfielder Barger will run Thursday’s PDC bases and begin a rehab assignment, with pitcher Berríos slated to rejoin the roster while the Blue Jays sit at 13-16.

History

Historical Context

In 1993 the Blue Jays won a second straight World Series when Joe Carter’s three-run walk-off made them the first non-U.S. team to claim the title. Reshaping the roster resurfaced in 2025, when the ALCS MVP hit six homers before the World Series, and again in 2026 with the designation of Eloy Jiménez, activation of George Springer and a trade push toward the Twins.

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Jiménez Designated

Toronto Blue Jays designated Eloy Jiménez for assignment Wednesday after activating George Springer from the 10-day injured list.
Springer, who fractured his toe on April 12 and missed 14 games, returned with an RBI single that gave Toronto a 7-1 lead over Boston.
Jiménez, recalled from Triple-A Buffalo, hit .290 (9-for-31) with three RBI and seven strikeouts in 35 plate appearances.
Toronto will travel to Minneapolis to face the Minnesota Twins.

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