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Blue Jays Sit George Springer for World Series Game 4, Keep Him on Roster After MRI

Toronto keeps his roster spot to preserve the option of a later return.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 27: George Springer #4 of the Toronto Blue Jays is checked by manager John Schneider #14 during the seventh inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game three of the 2025 World Series at Dodger Stadium on October 27, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
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Toronto Blue Jay George Springer (centre) walks off the field as he leaves the game with an injury, with manager John Schneider, left, and first assistant athletic trainer Voon Chong during Game 3 of the World Series in Los Angeles on Monday.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 27: George Springer #4 of the Toronto Blue Jays is checked by manager John Schneider #14 during the seventh inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game three of the 2025 World Series at Dodger Stadium on October 27, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Springer left Game 3 in the seventh inning with right-side discomfort after a swing and underwent an MRI, according to manager John Schneider.
  • He is not in the Game 4 starting lineup, but the club lists him hour to hour and day to day, with MRI details not disclosed.
  • Toronto opted against a roster replacement, which would have ruled him out for the rest of the series under MLB rules.
  • In Springer's absence, Bo Bichette is the designated hitter, Nathan Lukes leads off, and Isiah Kiner-Falefa starts at second base.
  • Observers have flagged a possible oblique issue based on where he grabbed, though the team has not confirmed a diagnosis as the Dodgers lead the series 2-1.