Springer's Return: Jays' Hope for Offensive Spark

0:00On April 22nd, Toronto Blue Jays' lead-off man, George Springer, fractured his left big toe back on April 11th. Now he's turning the corner, jogging lightly with head trainer Jose Ministro before Tuesday's game in Anaheim. Manager John Schneider dropped that it would be ideal if Springer's good to go by Friday for the three-game home set against the Cleveland Guardians. The Jays sit at three wins and six losses since he hit the injured list, with their bats ice cold scoring more than two runs just once in the last. Four games before a recent win. Springer struggled early, batting 185 with two homers over 14 games, but he's thrived leading off before, crushing 351. Last season in that spot. A mid-a-wave of injuries to guys like Alejandro Kirk, Addison Barger, Anthony Santander, and most of the starters, his return could spark this beat up. Squad? Right when they need him most. You've been listening to MLB News today, AI-powered baseball coverage.