Apr 27, 2021
Blue Jays' Springer still not 100 per cent
There was some speculation George Springer could debut Tuesday as the Jays begin a series with the Washington Nationals, but manager Charlie Montoyo said the team is taking it slow with his injured quad when it comes to running.
TSN.ca Staff
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer is still not 100 per cent, according to manager Charlie Montoyo.
George Springer still not 100%, per Charlie Montoyo. Taking it slow with the quad when it comes to running.
— Scott Mitchell (@ScottyMitchTSN) April 27, 2021
Montoyo also described Teoscar Hernandez as “close.”#BlueJays
There was some speculation Springer could debut Tuesday as the Jays begin a series with the Washington Nationals, but Montoyo said the team is taking it slow with his injured quad when it comes to running.
“He feels great except the running," Montoyo said of Springer.
Toronto's biggest off-season addition originally dealt with a Grade 2 oblique strain near the end of spring training and then remained on the shelf because of a quad issue. He played in an intrasquad game last week.
Meanwhile, Montoyo told reporters that outfielder Teoscar Hernandez is getting close to returning. Hernandez cleared MLB's COVID-19 protocols last week and is still building himself back up.
Ace starter Hyun-Jin Ryu, who left his start Sunday against the Tampa Bay Rays after 3.2 innings, is day-to-day with a glute issue.
"Right now he's doing well," Montoyo said.
Toronto will continue its series with the Nationals on Wednesday before beginning a series with the Atlanta Braves on Friday.