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Blue Jays Activate Springer, Designate Jimenez After Injuries

4/30/2026

Summary

Springer Activated

Toronto activated George Springer from the 10-day injured list on April 29, 2026.
Springer returned after a left big-toe fracture on April 11.
He posted a .185 average with two homers, six RBIs, four doubles and a .661 OPS in 14 games.
Toronto designated Eloy Jiménez for assignment, noting his .290 average and that he will clear waivers before opting for free agency or an outright Triple-A Buffalo assignment.

Summary

Springer Leads

Springer will lead off Thursday in Minneapolis as the Blue Jays open a series vs. the Twins.
Springer’s return lets Guerrero Jr. stay at No. 3 while the No. 2 spot rotates until Bo Bichette returns.
The cleanup spot will be a timeshare among Kazuma Okamoto, Alejandro Kirk and Addison Barger, who will start a rehab assignment in Florida this weekend.
The Jays keep aggressive bottom-third tactics like platooning, hit-and-runs and bunting.

Summary

Blue Jays Trade

Toronto Blue Jays completed a trade with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday, but the players exchanged were undisclosed.
The club entered May after a 9-15 April record, injuries to Max Scherzer (forearm tendinitis, ankle inflammation), Addison Barger (ankle sprain), Nathan Lukes (hamstring strain) and catcher Alejandro Kirk (thumb fracture) persisting.
Starter Trey Yesavage returned for his first start since the 2025 World Series, helping a rotation weakened by injuries.

History

Historical Context

In 1998 the Yankees, owned by George Steinbrenner and managed by Joe Torre, made a midseason acquisition that helped them post a 114-48 record and win the World Series. That roster-shaping model is echoed by the 2026 Toronto Blue Jays, who activated George Springer and struck a deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers to boost their postseason chances.

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Springer Activated

Toronto activated George Springer from the 10-day injured list on April 29, 2026.
Springer returned after a left big-toe fracture on April 11.
He posted a .185 average with two homers, six RBIs, four doubles and a .661 OPS in 14 games.
Toronto designated Eloy Jiménez for assignment, noting his .290 average and that he will clear waivers before opting for free agency or an outright Triple-A Buffalo assignment.

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