Jays lead the AL and reinforcements are coming
Global News
The Toronto Blue Jays are the top team in the American League standings and lead the major leagues in several statistical categories.
TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays are the top team in the American League standings and lead the major leagues in several statistical categories.
As good as Canada’s lone big-league squad has been this season, the club is set to get even better.
Reinforcements will soon be on the way for the Blue Jays, who beat the Chicago Cubs 2-1 on Thursday in the rubber game of a three-game interleague series.
Outfielder/designated hitter George Springer — one of the team’s top performers this season — will likely return at some point during a three-game series against the Texas Rangers that starts Friday night.
“He’s been right in the middle of everything this year,” said Blue Jays manager John Schneider. “And not just with his performance, but I think with what we’re doing on the bases and with what the dugout feels like and things like that.
“So looking forward to getting him back.”
Springer has been out with a concussion since he was hit in the helmet by a pitch on July 28 against Baltimore. The veteran slugger has been taking batting practice in recent days and was scheduled to serve as DH in a tune-up game for Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday night.
Over 101 games, Springer has a .291 average, 18 homers, 57 RBIs and an on-base and slugging percentage of .889. He has primarily served as DH this season but can still be slotted into the outfield as needed.
