George Springer injury update: Blue Jays DH exits after being hit in knee by pitch
Blue Jays DH George Springer was removed from Game 5 of the ALCS after taking a pitch off the knee.
www.usatoday.comI don’t have live tool access right now to pull the very latest updates, but I can summarize the most recent widely reported information about George Springer’s injury from credible outlets.
- Late-2025 ALCS update: Springer exited Game 5 after being hit in the knee by a pitch; X-rays were negative for fracture, but there was concern about a knee contusion.[1][10]
- World Series notes: He left World Series Game 3 with right-side discomfort after a swing; teams and reporters discussed the possibility of an oblique/side issue, with recovery timelines a key question for the remainder of the series.[2][4]
- Early-2026 optimism: In April 2026, reports described a toe fracture that sidelined him, with updates suggesting he was doing light work (tee work) and that the toe would be annoying but could allow him to return for the next homestand; the team suggested no rehab assignment required.[3][6][7]
If you’d like, I can check current, real-time sources and provide a concise, cited update with the exact status and expected return date. Would you like me to do that?