Overview
- Springer was scratched from Saturday’s lineup against the Philadelphia Phillies because of left shoulder tightness that Schneider said the outfielder had been dealing with for several days.
- The Blue Jays adjusted the lineup by moving Jesus Sanchez to designated hitter and placing Myles Straw in left field for the game.
- Schneider said Springer remained available off the bench and the team did not place him on the injured list, leaving his return date uncertain and possibly as soon as the series finale.
- Springer, 36, has a .234 batting average with 12 home runs and 36 RBIs in 86 games this season, so missed at-bats would reduce Toronto’s veteran production in the short term.
- Having been active around the 2026 trade deadline, Toronto is seeking wins to boost its postseason chances and will monitor Springer’s shoulder for any impact on the club’s momentum.