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REPORT: Outstanding update on Blue Jays' outfielder George Springer!
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Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer has been cleared by MLB to start his rehab in Triple-A Buffalo.
The Toronto Blue Jays' lineup is set to receive a big boost in the near future, as injured designated hitter George Springer has cleared concussion protocol and will begin a rehab assignment on tomorrow, Blue Jays manager John Schneider told reporters on Wednesday.
George Springer has cleared concussion protocol and will begin a rehab assignment on Thursday August 14th
John Schneider said George Springer has cleared MLB's concussion protocol and barring the unforeseen will play with triple-A Buffalo tomorrow, likely as DH.
He may also get an additional game in the outfield after that, depending on his needs.
He may also get an additional game in the outfield after that, depending on his needs.
Springer has been sidelined since July 28th, when he was struck in the head by a 95 mph fastball from Baltimore Orioles reliever Kade Strowd in the ninth inning.
The four-time All-Star was placed on the seven-day concussion IL Friday, retroactive to July 29, with the team activating outfielder Daulton Varsho, who was rehabbing a hamstring in his absence.
George Springer has been cleared by MLB to return to play. Plan is for him to head to Buffalo, play there tomorrow possibly at DH and progress towards an MLB return.
Springer has been a key cog in the Blue Jays lineup this season, as the veteran was leading the team in home runs (18), slugging percentage (.506), and OPS (.889) at the time of his placement on the IL.
Toronto has been scuffling since Springer was out of the lineup, with a 7-6 record in 13 games since Springer went on the shelf.
Still, the Blue Jays own a 4.5-game lead in the American League East standings, and have the best record in the American League at 70-50.
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