Apr 28, 2021
Springer to lead-off, DH in Jays debut
The George Springer era for the Toronto Blue Jays has officially arrived. The team confirmed that the offseason's prized free-agent addition will make his debut for the team he signed a six-year, $150 million deal with in January on Tuesday night against the Washington Nationals. He will serve as the designated hitter and bat from the lead-off spot.
TSN.ca Staff
The George Springer era for the Toronto Blue Jays has officially arrived.
The team confirmed that the offseason's prized free-agent addition will make his debut for the team he signed a six-year, $150 million deal with in January on Tuesday night against the Washington Nationals. He will serve as the designated hitter and bat from the lead-off spot.
George Springer makes his long-awaited #BlueJays debut tonight.
— Scott Mitchell (@ScottyMitchTSN) April 28, 2021
He’ll lead off and DH.
“I want to play. Sick and tired of being on the IL."
"I want to play," Springer said in a Wednesday afternoon Zoom availability. "Sick and tired of being on the IL."
The 31-year-old Springer has missed the team's first 22 games with a quad injury.
A three-time All-Star, Springer spent the first seven years of his career with the Houston Astros.