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Toronto’s George Springer Scratched From Lineup Against Phillies Due to Left Shoulder Tightness
George Springer was removed from the lineup with left shoulder tightness as Toronto adjusted its designated hitter and left field spots.
On Saturday, the Toronto Blue Jays scratched George Springer from their starting lineup against the Philadelphia Phillies due to left shoulder tightness, removing him from his designated hitter role.
Manager John Schneider adjusted the lineup by moving Sanchez to designated hitter and inserting Myles Straw into left field, though the club disclosed no details on injury severity.
Springer's offensive production had been trending upward; the 36-year-old is hitting.234 with 12 home runs and 36 RBIs this season, though he batted.281 with 10 RBIs over his last 15 games.
Despite a 55-62 record, Toronto remains in the playoff hunt, sitting 3 1/2 games behind the Texas Rangers for the final American League Wild Card spot and 15 games back of the Tampa Bay Rays.
Vladimir Guerrero returns to the lineup after missing recent games with hamstring discomfort, while Brett Bateman bats second in only his second Major League game as Manager John Schneider expressed optimism about Springer's injury.