Blue Jays' George Springer: Exits after scary collision - CBS Sports
Blue Jays' George Springer: Exits after scary collision
www.cbssports.comHere’s the latest I can provide based on recent reporting:
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The latest updates indicate George Springer has been dealing with multiple injuries in 2025, including a right knee contusion after being hit by a pitch in ALCS Game 5, with X-rays negative and a return timeline tied to knee soreness rather than a long-term issue. The same period saw Springer returning to play after a concussion and later being cleared to rejoin minor-league rehab assignments as part of a broader recovery process.[1][2]
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In more recent notes, there were reports that Springer resumed hitting off a tee in early 2026 and was progressing toward a potential return for the Blue Jays’ next homestand, with managers describing his toe and general leg/foot discomfort as improving and not expected to derail a full-season comeback.[3]
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Multiple outlets also highlighted that Springer had battled a variety of injuries through 2025 (knee, oblique, wrist, and toe), but with optimistic notes from the Jays’ staff that he should be ready for 2026 and could contribute in the outfield or DH role as needed.[5][7]
If you want, I can pull the very latest single-article updates and summarize their key statements, or set up a quick timeline of Springer’s injury events and comebacks with dates. Additionally, I can search for any more recent developments from today or this week if you’d like me to look up fresh reports.