Blue Jays’ Springer returns to lineup for series opener vs. Braves

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer is again within the beginning lineup for Friday’s sequence opener towards the visiting Atlanta Braves, the staff introduced.

Springer had missed the Blue Jays’ previous two video games with a viral an infection he has been combating because the staff’s journey to Boston final week.

The 33-year-old will return to his normal spot this season in proper area and can bat leadoff towards Braves starter Spencer Strider.

Springer has had a slower begin to the 2023 season, batting simply .209 with a .272 OBP.

In different Blue Jays damage news, pitcher Adam Cimber (rhomboid) threw 17 pitches over two-thirds of an inning in a rehab recreation at low-A Dunedin on Thursday.

While fellow right-hander Mitch White (shoulder) is scheduled to begin for triple-A Buffalo Friday.

You can watch Springer make his return dwell on Sportsnet ONE and SN NOW at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT.

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