If George Springer could return to the World Series lineup
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer will miss Game 5 of the World Series on Wednesday night. The clutch hitter did not play in Game 4 after being ruled out with an injury in Game 3. With a day off on Thursday, his best option appears to be to return on Friday for Game 6 in Toronto, according to Bob Nightengale.
“George Springer is out of the Blue Jays lineup, but with Thursday being an off day, they are optimistic he will be back in the lineup for Game 6 on Friday.”
In 14 (ish) games this postseason, Springer has been on a tear. He has 14 hits and 13 runs scored, including six doubles, four home runs, five walks and nine RBIs. His greeting 3-run home run in Game 7 of the ALCS will be remembered forever, and if the Jays manage to win the World Series, it could go down as one of the greatest hits of all time.
The Blue Jays will need him back in Game 6, regardless of the outcome of Game 5. Anthony Santander is not on the World Series roster, so Davis Schneider is replacing him. Schneider will give the edge for Game 5, hoping to ignite a spark for Wladimir Guerrero Jr.
Guerrero Jr. broke a 2-run home run off Shohei Ohtani in the third inning of Game 4, which gave the Blue Jays a big win.
Toronto will face Blake Snell again. In the 4th inning of Game 1, Dalton Warshaw tied the game with a two-run homer. The Jays then scored nine runs in the 6th inning to win the game. This offense should feel very confident going into this matchup after the night they had last night.
2025-10-29 23:12:00
