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Springer Sidelined: Blue Jays Adjust Lineup
26 Aug
Summary
- George Springer is being rested due to shoulder soreness.
- The Blue Jays are currently 64-68 and 14.5 games behind the AL East leaders.
- Toronto is 2.0 games out of a Wild Card spot in a competitive AL race.
The Toronto Blue Jays are set to begin a three-game series against the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night, following a day off. Veteran pitcher Max Scherzer is scheduled to start for Toronto, facing Seth Lugo of the Royals.
Manager John Schneider has adjusted the team's starting lineup, notably resting George Springer due to ongoing shoulder soreness. Springer, a 13-year veteran, has appeared in 100 games this season, recording 46 runs, 89 hits, 12 home runs, and 41 RBIs, with a batting average of .240.
The Blue Jays, with just over 30 games remaining in the regular season, are in contention for a playoff spot. As of Tuesday, they possess a 64-68 record, placing them 14.5 games behind the AL East leading Tampa Bay Rays. However, they remain competitive in the American League Wild Card race, trailing by only 2.0 games.
