George Springer Leaves Blue Jays Game After Hit-by-Pitch Strikes Same Toe He Previously Fractured

On May 2, 2026, the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Minnesota Twins 11-4. In the third inning, Twins starter Connor Prielipp’s 88 mph slider struck George Springer’s left foot—the same foot with his previously fractured big toe. Springer received medical attention, walked off, and was replaced by Jesús Sánchez.

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Springer injured his left big toe on April 11, 2026, after fouling a pitch in a game against the Twins. The injury was diagnosed as a fracture, leading to a 10-day IL stint. He missed a multi-week stretch before returning in early May.

Blue Jays’ Springer OK after getting hit on foot, no new fractures

• April 11, 2026 – Toe fracture vs. Twins; placed on IL.

Blue Jays’ Springer OK after getting hit on foot, no new fractures

• May 1, 2026 (Wednesday) – Returned to lineup after more than two weeks.

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• May 2, 2026 (Saturday) – Hit by pitch; exits game.

Blue Jays’ Springer OK after getting hit on foot, no new fractures

Since returning, Springer has logged 66 at-bats in 18 games, hitting .212 with two homers and seven RBIs; MLB.com lists a .215/.301/.369 line in 17 games. He is in the final year of a six-year, $150 million contract with Toronto.

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Manager John Schneider said X-rays showed no new fracture and that the injury was not worse than before. He noted Springer was already slated for a Sunday rest day and would be monitored before his next start. Schneider also noted that Springer would likely feel soreness but that the team would assess his readiness for the next start.

Springer avoids new damage after taking HBP off injured foo…

Observers questioned using left-handed bat Jesús Sánchez against left-handed pitcher Prielipp, given the lack of bench options after injuries to Addison Barger and Nathan Lukes.

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Outfielder Myles Straw said, “Just what are the odds? … I’m glad he’s OK,” after seeing Springer collapse on the field.

Blue Jays' George Springer leaves game after being hit on foot by pitch

Sources differ on games missed—15 (Sportsnet) vs. 18 (Toronto Sun)—and on batting line: .212 (ESPN) vs. .215/.301/.369 (MLB.com). No further clarification is provided.

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• “X-rays showed no new fractures, and its not any worse than it was, manager John Schneider said after the game.” — John Schneider, Blue Jays manager

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• “There's nothing anything else going on with his toe.” — John Schneider, post-game interview

Blue Jays' George Springer leaves game after being hit on foot by pitch

• “It went right off that guard he has on his spikes, thankfully. You probably saw him just laughing as he was sitting there on the ground. We'll see how he is. I love that the X-rays are negative and there's not anything else going on with his toe.” — John Schneider, post-game interview

Springer avoids new damage after taking HBP off injured foo…

• “Just what are the odds?” — Myles Straw, Blue Jays outfielder

Blue Jays' George Springer leaves game after being hit on foot by pitch

The Blue Jays will finish the four-game series with the Twins on Sunday before traveling to Tampa Bay for a three-game set against the Rays.

Blue Jays’ Springer OK after getting hit on foot, no new fractures