Toronto Blue Jays batters George Springer and Bo Bichette will be out of the starting lineup when the club takes on the Detroit Tigers on Friday.
Springer was pulled from Thursday's game against the Tigers with discomfort in his right elbow in the eighth inning. Interim manager John Schneider said that Springer was "feeling good" after the game.
Despite not being in the starting lineup, Springer will be available off the bench on Friday and his injury is considered day-to-day.
Springer was seen grimacing after his at-bat in the eighth inning and would come off the field after completing some warmup throws in the outfield. He made a highlight-reel catch in the fourth inning, running across centre field while diving to grab the ball.
The 32-year-old has missed time this season while dealing with elbow soreness — described by Schneider as “inflammation” for at least several weeks. The ailment kept the outfielder from participating in the 2022 MLB All-Star Game.
“I'm going to have to fight through stuff all year,” Springer admitted back in July.
“It kind of is what it is. Still trying to fight through some stuff. But I'll be alright. Between the break and now, we’re just trying to buy an extra day to make sure that it's right and when it is, I’ll go back out.”
Springer is slashing .254 /331/.471 with 18 home runs and 47 RBI in 87 games.
Bichette collided with Lourdes Gurriel Jr. in left field during the eighth inning on Thursday.
The 24-year-old leads all Blue Jays in games played, along with Vladimir Guerrero Jr., having appeared in 98 of 99 contests this season.
In those games, Bichette is slashing .262/.307/.421 with 14 home runs and 53 RBI.
The Blue Jays play the Tigers after a 5-3 victory on Thursday, watch Friday's game on Apple TV at 7:07 p.m. ET.
