The start of the 2026 season hasn't been ideal for the Toronto Blue Jays, but they might be getting some much-needed reinforcements in the near future.
Injured slugger George Springer took to the visitor's batting cage in Milwaukee for the first time since fracturing his big toe, per Sportsnet's Arden Zwelling.
Though Springer has yet to resume running, it's possible he can come off the injured list next Friday ahead of the Blue Jays' homestand.
“It looked pretty normal, which is good. He’s feeing better,” manager John Schneider said. “The swing looked like George.”
Springer was injured in the third inning against the Minnesota Twins on April 11 after fouling a ball off his foot. He was able to finish his at-bat, but exited the game shortly thereafter.
In 54 at-bats this season, Springer is batting .185 with two home runs and six RBIs.
Schneider also provided an update on Addison Barger, who has been sidelined since April 5 with bilateral ankle discomfort.
The 26-year-old resumed baseball activity at the Blue Jays' complex in Florida and is expected to begin swinging on Friday or Saturday with the goal of ramping up to running early next week.
Prior to his injury, Barger had been dealing with a slow start to the season, batting .053 with just one hit in 19 at-bats.
The Blue Jays are navigating several injuries to begin the season, which include pitchers Trey Yesavage (shoulder), Shane Bieber (elbow), Jose Berrios (elbow), Yimi Garcia (elbow), Cody Ponce (knee), Bowden Francis (elbow), catcher Alejandro Kirk (thumb) and outfielder Anthony Santander (shoulder).
The Blue Jays are in action Thursday as they look to win the series tiebreaker against the Milwaukee Brewers. Catch all the action on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+ beginning at 1:40 p.m. ET / 10:40 a.m. PT.
