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Blue Jays Reactivate George Springer, Option Joey Loperfido

His concussion-protocol clearance delivers a timely offensive boost for Toronto in its AL East pursuit.

Jul 27, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (4) hits a single in the third inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images/File Photo
TORONTO, CANADA - AUGUST 22: Joey Loperfido #9, Daulton Varsho #25 and George Springer #4 of the Toronto Blue Jays celebrate after defeating the Los Angeles Angels at Rogers Centre on August 22, 2024 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Kevin Sousa/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • George Springer was activated from the seven-day concussion injured list on August 16 after clearing all tests and hitting a homer during a two-game rehab stint with Triple-A Buffalo.
  • To make room on the active roster, outfielder Joey Loperfido was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo despite posting a .358/.409/.506 slash line since his July call-up.
  • Manager John Schneider praised Loperfido’s professionalism and anticipates further roster decisions when starter Shane Bieber completes his rehab assignment.
  • Springer is set to resume duties as the designated hitter and leadoff batter, with no outfield appearances during rehab signaling a focus on preserving his health.
  • His return strengthens a lineup that holds a five-game lead in the AL East as Toronto pushes for its first division title since 2015.