Jays Roster Move: George Springer Back, Eloy Jiménez DFAed

TL;DR

George Springer returns from the injured list, while Eloy Jiménez has been designated for assignment after struggling at the plate. The roster move was made to accommodate Springer's return.

Key points

George Springer returns from the injured list.
Eloy Jiménez has been designated for assignment.
Jiménez struggled with no extra base hits in 35 plate appearances.

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Apr 25, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays right fielder George Springer (4) takes batting practice before a game against the Cleveland Guardians at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images | Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images George Springer is back from the IL and Eloy Jiménez has been DFAed to make room. Jiménez was hitting .290/.343/.290 in 35 PA with no extra base hits. I’ll admit to being surprised, I figured it would be Yohendrick Pinago heading back to Buffalo, but if Eloy isn’t hitting for power, he doesn’t have much value and with Springer back, there is no room at DH for Eloy. Welcome back George. Let’s have some home runs, please.

Today’s Lineups

RED SOX	BLUE JAYS
Roman Anthony – LF	Ernie Clement – 2B

Q&A

Why was Eloy Jiménez designated for assignment?

Eloy Jiménez was DFAed due to his lack of power hitting, posting a .290 average with no extra base hits in 35 plate appearances.

What impact does George Springer's return have on the Blue Jays roster?

George Springer's return allows the Blue Jays to strengthen their lineup, but it also meant that Jiménez had to be removed from the roster due to limited playing opportunities.

Is George Springer playing in today's game against the Red Sox?

Despite returning from the injured list, George Springer is not in the lineup for today's game against the Red Sox.