George Springer, Toronto Blue Jays and Pittsburgh Pirates
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He has seen his production at the plate stay stagnant or drop in five consecutive campaigns. His OPS+ in his final year with the Houston Astros before hitting free agency was 141. That exact number was recorded in his first year with the Blue Jays, but it has steadily dropped since that point.
George Springer has already outdone himself this season for the Toronto Blue Jays. He hit 19 home runs in 2024. But now in 2025, he's already up to 20 with a lot of season left to play. Springer homered Tuesday night to reach that 20-homer plateau, and it's an exceptional accomplishment in his career.
Blue Jays Announce Exciting George Springer, Shane Bieber News Before Rangers Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Toronto Blue Jays are in position to capture their first division title since 2015, but they must finish strong over the next six weeks. However, it's an encouraging sign that they're winning shorthanded.
As the 35-year-old returns, hoping to continue a resurgent season, Loperfido heads down to Triple A despite hitting .358 with Toronto.
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Oviedo earns 1st major league win since 2023 as Pirates beat Blue Jays 2-1 to take the series
Johan Oviedo earned his first major league win since 2023 and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Toronto Blue Jays 2-1 to take the three-game series.
After missing over 2 weeks with a concussion, Blue Jays veteran George Springer is likely to wrap up his rehab assignment and return to the majors Saturday.
PITTSBURGH — After George Springer’s leadoff homer, the Toronto Blue Jays’ bats fell quiet Wednesday. They managed just two hits for the rest of the day, wasting a 10-strikeout performance from Chris Bassitt. The Jays fell, 2-1, dropping the series to the Pittsburgh Pirates.
The East-leading Blue Jays activated outfielder George Springer on Saturday after he missed the previous 16 games on the concussion list after getting drilled in the head by a pitch. The four-time All-Star was batting .291 with 18 home runs and an .887 OPS when he was hit in the head by a 96 mph fastball from Orioles pitcher Kade Strowd on July 28.