George Springer Fractures Toe, Placed on 10‑Day IL
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- George Springer left the 7‑4 loss to the Minnesota Twins after fracturing his left big toe when he fouled a ball off his foot in the third inning, completing the at‑bat with a ground out.
- John Schneider said Springer received an X‑ray at the stadium and then went for a CT scan, adding that the team would know more in the next couple of days.
- George Springer was placed on the 10‑day injured list on Sunday, prompting the Blue Jays to call up Eloy Jiménez from Triple‑A Buffalo.
- Eloy Jiménez was promoted from Triple‑A Buffalo to replace Springer on the roster.
- Cody Ponce left his debut start after less than three innings when he injured his knee pursuing a ground ball.
- Blue Jays have nine players on the injured list, including six pitchers and position players Anthony Santander (left shoulder), Alejandro Kirk (left thumb), and Addison Barger (left ankle).
- Miles Straw pinch‑hit for Springer in the sixth inning and finished the game 0‑for‑2.
Why it matters: Toronto loses its leadoff hitter and a pivotal power source as Springer heads to the 10‑day IL, forcing the Blue Jays to rely on a call‑up and reshuffle a lineup already thinned by nine other injuries, which reduces depth and flexibility.
