George Springer is in better condition the day before a crucial Toronto Blue Jays post-season game. Blue Jays manager John Schneider mentioned that Springer was swiftly recovering from a fastball hitting his right knee during Game 5 of the American League Championship Series (ALCS). Toronto is set to face the Mariners in Game 6 with Seattle currently leading the series 3-2.
Schneider indicated that Springer was feeling improved with a negative result from the CT scan he underwent the previous night. He described the injury as a contusion and stated that Springer was receiving treatment and would be engaging in some activities to aid his recovery.
During the incident in Game 5, the 36-year-old Springer was hit by a pitch and had to leave the game. Schneider confirmed that Springer received treatment on Saturday and was scheduled to assess his knee during a team workout. The manager expressed optimism about Springer’s ability to play in the upcoming crucial Game 6 after ensuring he can swing and run without discomfort.
Schneider also provided updates on shortstop Bo Bichette’s progress, mentioning that Bichette has not yet run the bases since his injury before the start of the ALCS but is showing improvement in both his physical condition and hitting ability. Bichette had an impressive .311 batting average, coming in second in the major leagues behind Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees.
The article highlighted the significance of Springer’s potential return and the ongoing recovery of Bichette as the Blue Jays aim to overcome the Mariners in the ALCS.