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Blue Jays 'desperately' need hitting breakout from $150 million All-Star
TL;DR
The Toronto Blue Jays are struggling with only three wins in their last ten games, trailing the Tampa Bay Rays by 9.5 games in the AL East. They urgently need designated hitter George Springer, a $150 million All-Star, to improve his hitting performance.
Key points
- Blue Jays have three wins in last ten games
- Team is 9.5 games behind the Tampa Bay Rays
- George Springer is a $150 million All-Star
- Springer needs to improve hitting performance
- Struggles are impacting team's competitiveness
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With just three wins in their last 10 games, the Toronto Blue Jays have an uphill battle if they want to compete in the AL East.
They are already 9.5 games behind the Tampa Bay Rays in the division standings, and a lot of that has to do with the struggles of a four-time All-Star and World Series champion.
Bleacher Report's Kerry Miller tabbed designated hitter George Springer as someone the Blue Jays desperately need to go on a hot stretch at the plate.
"Springer missed a few weeks with a fractured toe, and then improbably got drilled by a pitch on that still-healing toe a few games after his return. So, we know he's not operating at full strength," Miller wrote.
Springer managed .959 OPS with 32 home runs for the Blue Jays in 2025, but his production at the plate has taken a turn for the worse.
"Still, he had a .661 OPS when he landed on the IL, has a .552 OPS since his return, and simply needs to be contributing more than that if he's going to be the starting DH on a near-everyday basis, especially while and are on the shelf," Miller added.
Q&A
Why do the Blue Jays need George Springer to perform better?
The Blue Jays are struggling in their division and need Springer's hitting to improve their chances of competing effectively.
How far behind are the Blue Jays in the AL East standings?
The Blue Jays are currently 9.5 games behind the Tampa Bay Rays in the AL East standings.
What has been George Springer's performance this season?
George Springer, a four-time All-Star, has been struggling at the plate, which is a significant concern for the Blue Jays' success.