Toronto Blue Jays Struggle with Injuries, Springer's Return Hoped

0:00It's April 17th, from game day to every day, this is Toronto Blue Jays news today, powered by AI. The Toronto Blue Jays are hurting more from injuries than their 7-win 11-Lost Art this season. At least 7 key players are on the injured list. Without fielder George Springer, the latest after fouling a pitch off his left big toe on April. 11. Manager John Schneider just dropped good news, saying Springer's swings look strong and aggressive, like his usual self. He's been taking cuts against a pitching machine with solid velocity and it all feels pretty normal. Schneider-handed Springer might skip a full rehab stand and jump right back in, since he's already feeling better. Fans and the team breathe the sigh of relief, but the injury bug is hit hard elsewhere too. Starter, Shane Bieber, and Bowden Francis are out 60 days. Rookie Trey, Yesavage, deals with the shoulder issue on rehab, Anthony Santander faces 5. To 6 months sidelined by his shoulder, and catcher Alejandro Kirk is on the 10-day

1:00list. That's left Vladimir Guerrero, Jr. Gary and Big Pressure in the lineup. Now guys like Nathan Luke's and Eloi Jimenez are stepping up as lead-off options, but all these changes make it tough to find rhythm. The Jays have dropped 5 series already and sit in the bottom of the American League East. With trips to Arizona and Los Angeles coming up, then home against the Cleveland Guardians next week, Springer's expected return for that home stand. Could steady things. Still, Toronto needs wins fast to climb out of this early slump and get healthy.