TORONTO Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer He is still waiting for clearance to travel, having suffered a concussion during his collision with shortstop Bo Bichette Ross Atkins, the general manager of the AL wildcard series, spoke Tuesday during Game 2 on Saturday.
Atkins also disclosed that Springer suffered a fracture in his left shoulder and had to be taken off the field. Springer was also injured on the play. Springer continued the season with a bone spur at his right elbow.
Springer will continue to seek medical attention for his elbow once he’s allowed to travel. This is what caused him to miss the All-Star Game.
Atkins spoke out about Springer’s bone spur, saying that it was “uncertain” in terms of its size.
In Saturday’s 10-9 defeat to Seattle, Toronto lost an 8-1 lead. The Mariners tied the score at 9-9 when shortstop was used. J.P. Crawford Two outs in the eighth inning, Springer and Bichette combined to hit a bases-loaded double into shallow centerfield. Bichette and Springer fought for the ball but it crashed into the ground. The play was scored by all three runners.
Toronto lost its fifth consecutive postseason loss and was eliminated from the wild-card round.
Atkins claimed that Springer’s injuries from the collision are not something to be concerned about.
Springer, 33, has signed a six-year contract worth $150 million with Toronto in the days before 2021.
Four-time All-Star, MVP of the 2017 World Series with Houston in 2017, Springer was limited only to 78 games in 2021 due to quadriceps and oblique injuries. He also sustained a left knee injury. He played in 133 games in 2022, hitting at.267, with 25 homers and 76 RBI. He also stole 14 bases. However, he missed 10 days in August due to a sore elbow.
Springer was struck by a pitch in the eighth inning of Toronto’s playoff opener on Friday. He was in severe pain, but he continued to play.
Atkins stated that Tuesday was the wrong time to announce the status for interim manager John Schneider. Schneider had gone 46-28 since replacing Charlie Montoyo in Juli.
Atkins stated, “It will be very difficult to find better than John Schneider,” “But, out of respect to the organization, and out of respect John Schneider, i do want to be able to work through the entire process with him.”