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Los Angeles– toronto blue jays star george springer Is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday’s Game 4 of the World Series after missing Monday night’s game against los angeles dodgers With discomfort on the right side.
Springer, 36, got hurt on the swing In the seventh inning of Game 3, he exited shortly after calling the athletic trainer.
Springer underwent an MRI, but the team was not disclosing the results, with manager John Schneider only indicating that Springer was “hour-to-hour”.
“I think swinging will be the key to determining whether he’s in there or not,” Schneider said Tuesday shortly before the lineup was announced. “But he was the first one to get here, a lot of treatment, a lot of work, and George is going to do everything he can to be ready.”
Springer has been a key offensive cog and leader during the Blue Jays’ postseason run. He has four home runs this month to go with an .884 OPS, including a three-run homer in Game 7 of the American League Championship Series. seattle mariners,
He injured his right knee after being hit by a pitch in that series, but was able to start the next day.
bo bichet Toronto will have its designated hitter with the left fielder replacing Springer in Game 4. Nathan Lukes leading off. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Will bat second, followed by Bichette and then right fielder addison barger,
“Whenever this season ends, you guys will be surprised to see how much [Springer] It’s been a grind physically,” Schneider said.
Springer’s status for the remainder of the series is unclear, but he remains on the Toronto roster.
Blue Jays trail Dodgers 2-1 in series Lost 6-5 in 18 innings Monday night.
