NEW YORK — Just a day after being sidelined due to lower back spasms, George Springer made a strategic return to the field for the Toronto Blue Jays. During the eighth inning on Sunday against the New York Mets, Springer took to the field as a pinch runner, demonstrating his agility by stealing second base.
Springer entered the game as a substitute for designated hitter Alejandro Kirk, who managed to reach first base with a single. This decision followed Springer’s previous night’s collision with the right-field fence. The incident occurred during the same inning when he attempted to catch a drive from Jesse Winker, which resulted in a game-tying, two-run triple for the Mets. The game concluded with a narrow victory for the Mets, 3-2.
At 35, George Springer is an accomplished player, having been named a four-time All-Star throughout his career. Despite his recent injury, he has been performing impressively this season, boasting a batting average of .379, along with one home run and five RBIs over just nine games.