Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (illness) is back in the starting lineup on Friday against the Atlanta Braves and right-hander Spencer Strider. Springer is starting in right field and hitting in his usual leadoff spot. The 33-year-old has been battling a viral illness and missed the last two games, but he'll be back in there this weekend. Fantasy managers will be hoping he can turn things around with the bat, as he's hitting just .209 (29-for-139) with a double, four home runs, 13 RBI, five stolen bases and 17 runs scored in 35 games so far in 2023. It won't be easy with Strider on the mound, so those in DFS contests may want to look elsewhere for a leadoff hitter. In seven games so far in May, Springer is 4-for-28 (.143) with a home run, three RBI and five strikeouts in 28 plate appearances.

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (illness) is not in the starting lineup for the second straight game Wednesday as the club takes on the Phillies in Philadelphia. Springer missed Tuesday's contest due to a viral illness, and it appears it will cost him Wednesday's contest as well. The right fielder is off to a slow start this season, hitting just .209 with four home runs, five stolen bases, and a .574 OPS across 151 trips to the plate. With just five extra-base hits on the season, Springer owns a tiny .094 isolated power along with a 62 wRC+ that indicates his bat has been 38% below the league average this season. Cavan Biggio will man right field and hit eighth against Phillies right-hander Zack Wheeler.

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer has been scratched from Monday's starting lineup with what the team is calling a viral illness. Cavan Biggio will man right field in his absence while Whit Merrifield takes over at second base. It's a tough loss for the Blue Jays as they kick off a four-game set against their AL East rival Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. It's been a slow start for the veteran as Springer is hitting just .225 with three homers, five steals, and a .598 OPS across 28 games. His bat has been 30% below league average, per his 70 wRC+, while he has just four extra-base knocks on the campaign. His absence shouldn't be long while it's unclear if he will be available off the bench for Monday's contest.

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (hand) is back in the starting lineup on Friday against right-hander Luis Castillo and the Seattle Mariners. Springer is starting in right field and is in usual leadoff spot for the Jays after leaving Wednesday's game early after being hit by a pitch on his right hand. Thankfully, Springer avoided any breaks in his hand and will return the lineup on Friday. The 33-year-old has gotten off to a slow start this year in his first 25 games, going 21-for-97 (.216) with a double, three home runs, nine RBI, four stolen bases and 13 runs scored in 106 plate appearances. Springer hasn't cleared the fences since April 14 and has just five hits in his last 37 at-bats, striking out seven times.

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (hand) was forced to exit early during Wednesday's game against the Chicago White Sox. The right-handed slugger left after getting hit by a pitch in the hand. The organization says the X-rays were negative, so Springer is considered day-to-day right now. It sounds like he has avoided serious injury, but fantasy managers will need to check back for another update. Whit Merrifield could see more action in the outfield if Springer misses a game or two.

The Toronto Blue Jays announced that X-rays on outfielder George Springer's right hand came back negative on Wednesday after he was removed from the game against the Chicago White Sox when he was hit by a pitch in his hand in the top of the third inning. The 33-year-old, the Blue Jays and Springer's fantasy managers dodged a bullet here, and he should be considered day-to-day heading into Friday's action. Before leaving the contest, Springer went 0-for-1 with a run scored, and he's now hitting just .216 on the season. Entering Wednesday's game, Springer was hitting .219 (21-for-96) with a double, three home runs, nine RBI and four stolen bases in 24 games. Hopefully, he'll get going at the plate more consistently soon.

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Chicago White Sox. This appears to be a routine rest day for Springer on Monday. He probably needs it after starting in 16 straight games. It'll be Cavan Biggio drawing a start in right field and batting eighth versus righty Lance Lynn. Hopefully, a day off will help Springer get back on track at the plate. Fantasy managers should adjust their lineups accordingly with Springer out on Monday.

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer went 2-for-5 with a pair of singles, an RBI, and two strikeouts in a 4-3 win over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday. Springer played the hero in the bottom of the 10th inning when he slapped an RBI single up the middle to score Danny Jansen and win the ball game for Toronto. The dynamic 33-year-old is slashing .269/.309/.385 with two home runs, six RBI, and two stolen bases over his first 52 at-bats of the season. Fantasy managers should expect to see his OBP and SLG tick up over the coming weeks.

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Kansas City Royals. Springer will get his first day off of the 2023 season in the matinee game. With Springer taking a seat, Cavan Biggio is getting the start in right field and is hitting eighth in the lineup against right-hander Jordan Lyles. Shortstop Bo Bichette will hit leadoff for Toronto. The 33-year-old Springer has gone 7-for-29 (.241) in the early going in his first six games, adding two RBI, four runs scored and two stolen bases. He should be back in the lineup on Friday. Biggio will be a low-upside play in fantasy on Thursday near the bottom of the order. He has two hits in his first nine at-bats this year in four games.

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (elbow) said that he's feeling better after having surgery on his elbow last October. Springer had a bone spur removed from his right elbow, and he shouldn't have any limitations in camp or early on in the regular season. There is more injury risk with the 33-year-old, but he managed to play in 133 games in his second year in Toronto and slashed .267/.342/.472 with an .814 OPS, 25 home runs, 76 RBI, 89 runs scored and 14 stolen bases. Springer should continue to help in multiple fantasy categories in one of the better lineups in baseball in an excellent home ballpark for hitters, but if you select him in drafts, you'll want to make sure you have some outfield insurance in case he misses time with injury.

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (elbow) had surgery to remove a bone spur from his elbow this week, and the team expects him to be fully recovered by spring training next year. Springer suffered a concussion and a sprained shoulder in the team's final postseason game in the Wild-Card Series against the Seattle Mariners after colliding with shortstop Bo Bichette. The 33-year-old should be fully recovered from those injuries by the start of spring training as well, and he'll once again be a highly coveted fantasy outfielder in 2023 drafts. The four-time All-Star finished his second year in Toronto with a .267/.342/.472 slash line, an .814 OPS, 22 doubles, 25 home runs, 76 RBI, 89 runs scored and 14 stolen bases in 133 games played.

Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins said that outfielder George Springer (concussion, shoulder) suffered a concussion and a shoulder sprain in the Game 2 loss to the Seattle Mariners in the Wild-Card Series last Saturday when he was involved in a scary collision with shortstop Bo Bichette. Springer remains in Toronto, but the team believes he'll be cleared to travel soon. The 33-year-old had to be carted off the field and likely wouldn't have been available if the series had gone to a deciding third game on Sunday. In the two games of the Wild-Card Series, Springer went 2-for-7 with three strikeouts. He finished the regular season with a .267/.342/.472 slash line, an .814 OPS, 25 home runs, 76 RBI, 89 runs scored and 14 stolen bases in 513 at-bats.

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer exited Saturday's game early against the Seattle Mariners after colliding with shortstop Bo Bichette in the field. The 33-year-old waved to the crowd as he was carted off the field. Springer crashed down to the field after his head hit Bichette's arm. The severity of Springer's injury is unknown, and he's considered day-to-day. He was dealing with a wrist injury heading into Game 2 of the Wild Card round and suffered a new injury. Bichette managed to stay in the game. The Blue Jays lost the series to the Mariners 2-0; Springer will have an entire offseason to be ready for Spring Training.

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (wrist) and infielder Santiago Espinal (oblique) are both in the starting lineup for Game 2 of the American League Wild-Card Series on Saturday against Seattle Mariners left-hander Robbie Ray. Springer is in center field and hitting leadoff, while Espinal is manning the keystone and batting ninth. Springer was hit by a pitch late in the Game 1 loss, but X-rays were negative and he'll be back in there after going 2-for-3 on Friday. Espinal missed the last couple weeks of regular season action due to an oblique issue, but he'll return to the lineup on Saturday as Toronto looks to avoid elimination. The 27-year-old All-Star hit .267/.322/.370 with seven homers, 51 RBI, 51 runs and six steals in 135 games in 2022.

X-rays came back negative on Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer's wrist after he was hit by a pitch in the Game 1 loss to the Seattle Mariners in the American League Wild-Card Series on Friday, according to manager John Schneider. Springer was hit by the pitch in the eighth inning and managed to finish out the 4-0 shutout loss, but it remains to be seen if the 33-year-old outfielder will be in the lineup on Saturday as the Blue Jays look to avoid elimination at home. Springer managed to go 2-for-3 with the hit by pitch in his four plate appearances, and if he's unable to suit up in Game 2 on Saturday, it will be a huge loss for the Jays at the top of their lineup.

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (wrist) was hit by a pitch in the wrist during the first game of the Wild Card series on Friday against the Seattle Mariners. He ended up staying in the game and went 2-for-3 with a pair of singles. Test results came back negative, according to Shi Davidi of Sportsnet, but Springer's status for game two on Saturday remains up in the air. The 33-year-old had another quality season with the bat, slashing .267/.342/.472 with 25 HRs, 89 runs, 76 RBI, and 14 SBs over 133 games, the most he's played in a season since 2018. Stay tuned for more updates.

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer hit a leadoff home run Tuesday, taking Jameson Taillon deep in a 5-2 loss to the New York Yankees. Springer also singled and scored an additional run in four trips to the plate. He now has 24 long balls on the year to go with 86 runs scored, 72 RBI, and 13 stolen bases. Springer is finishing strong with a .283/.333/.617 slash line and five home runs over his last 15 games. Fantasy managers can hardly complain about his overall production, even if his .810 OPS falls short of his .851 career mark.

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer was key to the team's 4-1 win against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday, going 2-for-4 with a walk, a run, and a stolen base. The 32-year-old has been solid at the top of the lineup once again this season, slashing .265/.342/.465 with 19 HRs, 67 runs, 57 RBI, and 12 SBs across 105 games. When he isn't dealing with injuries, Springer's a five-category contributor in a strong Toronto lineup. Fantasy managers should start him in every league and hope he stays healthy for the rest of the season.

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (knee) is serving as the designated hitter and batting leadoff on Tuesday against the Boston Red Sox and right-hander Josh Winckowski. Springer will return to the lineup on Tuesday after being out since last Thursday when he fouled a ball off his knee. He has hits in his last seven at-bats, though, and his fantasy managers are hoping he can stay hot after resting recently. The 32-year-old veteran should be returned to all starting fantasy lineups against Winckowski. On the season, Springer is hitting .269/.345/.479 with an .824 OPS, 18 home runs, 51 RBI, 64 runs scored and 10 stolen bases in 353 at-bats.

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez (foot) is back in the starting lineup on Sunday against New York Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes, serving as the designated hitter and batting cleanup. However, outfielder George Springer (knee) remains on the bench. Hernandez left the game early on Saturday after fouling a ball off his left foot, but he's back in there and should be back in starting fantasy lineups as well. The 29-year-old is hitting .265/.316/.487 with an .804 OPS, 18 homers, 58 RBI, 49 runs and six stolen bases on the season. Springer is missing his third straight game after going 5-for-5 on Thursday. However, he could return as soon as Monday. Jackie Bradley Jr. is in center field and hitting ninth against Cortes.