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Blue Jays Make Ernie Clement Decision After George Springer’s Injury

Blue Jays Make Ernie Clement Decision After George Springer’s Injury

The Toronto Blue Jays placed George Springer on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a left big toe fracture, and in his absence, Ernie Clement will step into the leadoff role.

George Springer News / Field Level Media / April 12
Blue Jays place OF/DH George Springer (toe) on 10-day IL

Blue Jays place OF/DH George Springer (toe) on 10-day IL

The Toronto Blue Jays placed George Springer on the 10-day injured list Sunday, one day after he fractured the big toe on his left foot in a game against the Minnesota Twins.

Eloy Jimenez News / Bluejaysnation / April 12
Blue Jays Gameday (April 12): Eloy Jimenez makes his debut as Toronto goes for the series win over the Twins

Blue Jays Gameday (April 12): Eloy Jimenez makes his debut as Toronto goes for the series win over the Twins

Another day, another injury to the Toronto Blue Jays. The Jays will be without DH and veteran slugger George Springer for the foreseeable future, with the right-handed bat leaving yesterday’s game after fouling a ball off his foot.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. News / Athlon Sports / April 12
Blue Jays Facing Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Decision After Unfortunate News

Blue Jays Facing Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Decision After Unfortunate News

The Toronto Blue Jays return to Rogers Centre on Sunday with a chance to take the series against the Tampa Bay Rays, but they will have to do it after losing one of their most important lineup pieces in Saturday’s setback.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 12
Blue Jays Place George Springer On 10-Day IL, Select Eloy Jimenez

Blue Jays Place George Springer On 10-Day IL, Select Eloy Jimenez

The Blue Jays announced that George Springer has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to fracture in his left big toe.  Eloy Jimenez‘s contract was selected from Triple-A in the corresponding move, as he’ll take Springer’s spot on the 26-man roster and an open spot on Toronto’s 40-man roster.

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25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

Spencer Miles News / Just Baseball / April 12
So Far, So Good for the Blue Jays’ Next Great Bullpen Piece

So Far, So Good for the Blue Jays’ Next Great Bullpen Piece

Consider where Spencer Miles was just six months ago. Having just missed the entirety of the 2025 season recovering from Tommy John surgery, the right-hander’s career was at crossroads.

Eloy Jimenez News / Bluejaysnation / April 12
Report: Eloy Jimenez is getting called up to the Blue Jays

Report: Eloy Jimenez is getting called up to the Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays appear to be calling in some reinforcements from the minor leagues. Per Mike Rodriguez with Rompiendo Sports, the Blue Jays are set to call up Eloy Jimenez from the Buffalo Bisons with DH George Springer likely landing on the IL later today.

George Springer News / Bluejaysnation / April 12
How the Blue Jays should construct their lineup if George Springer misses extended time

How the Blue Jays should construct their lineup if George Springer misses extended time

The injury bug is hungry and won’t stop biting the Toronto Blue Jays.  George Springer is the latest victim. He suffered a fractured toe after fouling a ball off his foot during Saturday’s 7-4 loss to the Minnesota Twins.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Field Level Media / April 12
Missing George Springer, Jays send Max Scherzer vs. Twins

Missing George Springer, Jays send Max Scherzer vs. Twins

The Toronto Blue Jays will be dealing with another injury concern Sunday afternoon when they face the visiting Minnesota Twins in the decisive encounter of a three-game series.

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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

George Springer News / Total Pro Sports / April 12
MLB Injury Update: Toronto Blue Jays Suffer Massive Blow With All-Star Slugger Becoming Latest Casualty

MLB Injury Update: Toronto Blue Jays Suffer Massive Blow With All-Star Slugger Becoming Latest Casualty

George Springer had an outstanding 2025 campaign. His exploits in the postseason helped the Toronto Blue Jays claim the American League pennant. The 35-year-old rolled back the years last season, even though he suffered a few blows to his body.

George Springer News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 12
George Springer Exits Game Due To Left Toe Fracture

George Springer Exits Game Due To Left Toe Fracture

Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer left today’s game against the Twins with a left toe fracture, the team announced. Facing Joe Ryan in the third inning, Springer fouled an 0-1 pitch off his left foot and briefly went down at the plate (video from Shi Davidi of Sportsnet).

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / April 11
Blue Jays dealt another blow after George Springer exits loss

Blue Jays dealt another blow after George Springer exits loss with injury

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George Springer News / Field Level Media / April 11
Blue Jays DH George Springer suffers fractured big toe

Blue Jays DH George Springer suffers fractured big toe

Toronto designated hitter George Springer suffered a fractured left big toe when he fouled a ball off his foot in the third inning of Saturday's home game against the Minnesota Twins, the Blue Jays announced.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / April 11
Instant Reaction: Blue Jays lose 7-4 and lose George Springer in the process

Instant Reaction: Blue Jays lose 7-4 and lose George Springer in the process

After bouncing back with a win Friday night via an offensive outburst, the Jays’ bats went mostly cold Saturday afternoon, losing their leadoff man in the process to yet another injury.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Larry Brown Sports / April 11
Blue Jays will have nearly $100 million on IL after rough George Springer news

Blue Jays will have nearly $100 million on IL after rough George Springer news

2026 has quickly become the season from hell for the Toronto Blue Jays. The Blue Jays announced on Saturday that outfielder George Springer has suffered a fracture to his left big toe.

Max Scherzer News / Viral Sports News / April 11
Blue Jays Make Max Scherzer Announcement Before Facing Twins

Blue Jays Make Max Scherzer Announcement Before Facing Twins

The Toronto Blue Jays made a notable addition to their pitching staff when they inked veteran right-hander Max Scherzer to a one-year contract worth $3 million during the heart of spring training.

Daulton Varsho News / Athlon Sports / April 11
Blue Jays' Daulton Varsho Announces Walk-Up Song Decision Amid Backlash

Blue Jays' Daulton Varsho Announces Walk-Up Song Decision Amid Backlash

The Toronto Blue Jays are coming off a 10-4 victory against the Minnesota Twins, which has them one game away from reaching the .500 mark on this young MLB season.

Brandon Valenzuela News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / April 11
Blue Jays Catcher Brandon Valenzuela Makes History With First MLB Home Run

Blue Jays Catcher Brandon Valenzuela Makes History With First MLB Home Run

The Toronto Blue Jays made a deal at the 2025 MLB Trade deadline and they may have found something special behind the plate. Rookie Catcher Brandon Valenzuela delivered a moment that he won’t forget, and that put him in the history books.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / April 11
Blue Jays Facing Decision After Alejandro Kirk Update

Blue Jays Facing Decision After Alejandro Kirk Update

The Toronto Blue Jays are coming off a 10-4 win over the Minnesota Twins, highlighted by strong performances from Brandon Valenzuela and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

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Blue Jays Finally Reveal Heartening News Regarding Plethora of Injuries

Blue Jays Finally Reveal Heartening News Regarding Plethora of Injuries

It is only a handful of weeks into this season, but it is dragging on at a turtle's pace for the Toronto Blue Jays as injuries are destroying this roster that originally looked ready to dismantle the reigning world champions.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 10
Blue Jays' Brandon Valenzuela slugs first MLB HR

Rookie Brandon Valenzuela slugs first MLB HR, powers Blue Jays to victory

Led by an unlikely slugger, the Toronto Blue Jays enjoyed their best offensive performance of the season so far on Friday night. 

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / April 10
Way Too Early AL Cy Young Conversations Include Pair of Blue Jays Starters

Way Too Early AL Cy Young Conversations Include Pair of Blue Jays Starters

It has been less than an ideal start for the Toronto Blue Jays, who have been bleeding due to injuries, specifically the starting rotation. While pitchers are dropping like flies, and the Jays are struggling to win games, there have been highlights lost in the chaos.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / April 10
Blue Jays' Davis Schneider deserves more playing time

Blue Jays' Davis Schneider deserves more playing time

In the Toronto Blue Jays series wrap-up with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Davis Schneider stepped up when it mattered the most. While he didn't record a hit, he put up productive at-bats coming off the bench.  In the 7th inning, he came up with a pinch-hit walk, followed by scoring a run to tie the game in the 8th inning.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 9
Josh Fleming, Austin Voth Elect Free Agency

Josh Fleming, Austin Voth Elect Free Agency

Left-hander Josh Fleming and right-hander Austin Voth have both cleared waivers and elected free agency. Both were designated for assignment by the Blue Jays this week.

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