Jays' Springer Fractures Toe, Set To Join Crowded Injured List

[Steve Drumwright]

 

George Springer is headed to the injured list.

The Toronto Blue Jays' designated hitter sustained a broken left big toe after fouling a ball off the foot in the third inning of Saturday's game vs. the Toronto Blue Jays. There are likely to be more tests done before determining the severity of the injury and how long Springer might be out. Typically, those types of injuries sideline players four to six weeks.

George Springer had to leave the game with a left toe fracture after fouling a pitch off his foot in the third inning

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— Talkin’ Baseball (@talkinbaseballbot.bsky.social) April 11, 2026 at 2:00 PM

Myles Straw replaced Springer in the lineup.

Springer, the Jays' leadoff hitter, is the latest injury to hit the defending AL champions. Six players are on either the 10- or 15-day injured list with another four on the 60-day IL. Six of those 10 are pitchers.

With right fielder Addison Barger still about a week away from coming off the 10-day IL with his sprained left ankle, the Jays will need to make a corresponding move before Sunday's series finale. Outfielder Jonatan Clase is the only position player in the minors who is on the 40-man roster.

 

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[Stangstag]

Fractured toe should not be more than 2-3 weeks for a strict DH. I guess we’ll see.

Has to be Eloy up as replacement no?

[The_DH]

This is just a thought, but hopefully Barger is back in a week and that maybe some DH time might go to him to ease up on his ankle.  So I was thinking maybe Schneider should get a few games as he seems to be doing well and Lukes can get RF.  So maybe Clase makes short term sense.

[The_DH]

17 minutes ago, The_DH said:

This is just a thought, but hopefully Barger is back in a week and that maybe some DH time might go to him to ease up on his ankle.  So I was thinking maybe Schneider should get a few games as he seems to be doing well and Lukes can get RF.  So maybe Clase makes short term sense.

I forgot to mention, Sanchez could be DH till Barger returns.

[Perfect Game]

https://x.com/mikedeportes/status/2043159052604121369?s=20

 

[Jays24]

1 minute ago, Perfect Game said:

https://x.com/mikedeportes/status/2043159052604121369?s=20

 

How was he doing in AAA?

[G-Snarls]

1 hour ago, Jays24 said:

How was he doing in AAA?

10 games 

281/.368/.406

OPS .775 

1 home run 

[jaysblue]

Yeah need some pop in the lineup. Hopefully Eloy offers that against LHP. 

[Brownie19]

13 hours ago, The_DH said:

I forgot to mention, Sanchez could be DH till Barger returns.

Eloy should.  Lukes' bat is too cold to play him everyday.