George Springer is not in the lineup against the Guardians on Thursday. This would appear to just be a routine rest day for the 36-year-old with a day game after a night game. Sean Keys will be the designated hitter and bat fifth on Thursday.

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Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer has regressed in the final year of his six-year, $150 million contract. Just one season ago, Springer made a full transition to designated hitter instead of the outfield and thrived at the plate,

George Springer went 2-for-3 with a homer and two RBI on Thursday night, but it wasn't enough to power the Blue Jays past the Royals.

The Astros are likely to make a deal for an outfielder. Bringing back George Springer would make sense, as would any of these 10 outfielders available at the trade deadline.

Oct 20, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays right fielder George Springer (4) celebrates as he runs the bases after hitting a three run home run against the Seattle Mariners in the seventh inning during game seven of the ALCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

Not one, but two of the three plays in yesterday’s Daily Dinger column ended up hitting, the second day in a row with at least one home run prop hit. Boston’s R

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. homers (8) on a fly ball to left field. Brett Bateman scores. George Springer scores.