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Toronto Blue Jays Dodge Bullet With Latest Injury Concern
TL;DR
The Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Minnesota Twins 11-4, securing at least a series split. However, the team faces a significant injury concern with George Springer, who recently returned from the injured list.
Key points
- Toronto Blue Jays won 11-4 against Minnesota Twins
- George Springer returned from the injured list
- Springer was previously out due to a left big toe fracture
- The win secured at least a series split for the Blue Jays
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The Toronto Blue Jays were able to come back from down one run and beat the Minnesota Twins 11-4 in the third of a four-game series on Saturday at Target Field in Minneapolis.
The Blue Jays secured at least a series split against the Twins with the win, but it didn't come without a major injury concern.
Toronto got outfielder/designated hitter George Springer back from the injured list April 29. He was placed on the 10-day IL on April 12 after suffering a left big toe fracture.
Springer was in the lineup for the Blue Jays as the team's lead-off and designated hitter against the Twins on Saturday. In his second plate appearance of the day, the 36-year-old slugger was hit by a pitch on the same exact toe that landed him on the shelf.
Springer exited the game after being hit by the pitch.
The 2017 World Series MVP is currently playing through his existing toe fracture, raising concerns he either could have worsened his condition or suffered another fracture.
Luckily, it seems like Springer and Toronto avoided a worst-case scenario.
According to a post on "X" from MLB.com reporter Keegan Matheson, Springer is "doing OK," and there is no new fracture, per comments from Blue Jays manager John Schneider.
Springer is in the midst of his 13th major league season and sixth with Toronto. He joined the Blue Jays after seven seasons with the Houston Astros, which included a World Series championship ('17), three All-Star selections ('17-19) and two Silver Slugger awards ('17, '19).
The former Astro was one of Toronto's best hitters in both the regular season and the playoffs in '25, where the Jays won their first American League pennant since 1993.
Springer slashed .309/.399/.560 with a .959 OPS across 140 games and hit 27 doubles, a triple and 32 home runs with 84 RBIs. He earned his third career Silver Slugger award and first with the Blue Jays.
Q&A
What injury did George Springer sustain?
George Springer suffered a left big toe fracture, which led to his placement on the 10-day injured list.
How did the Toronto Blue Jays perform against the Minnesota Twins?
The Toronto Blue Jays won 11-4 against the Minnesota Twins, ensuring at least a split in their four-game series.
When did George Springer return from the injured list?
George Springer returned from the injured list on April 29 after being placed on it on April 12.