Blue Jays sit slumping Springer for opener against surging Orioles
The Toronto Blue Jays posted their lineup for the primary recreation of their all-important collection with the visiting Baltimore Orioles, and George Springer just isn’t in it.
The 33-year-old’s common spot in proper area can be stuffed by utility man Cavan Biggio as an alternative.
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Springer is mired in a seven-game hunch that has seen him go 0-for-30. He is a profession .267 hitter at the moment sporting a .249 common. He was just lately moved from the leadoff spot in favour of the red-hot Whit Merrifield.
Springer’s final hit got here on July 22 in a 9-8 loss to the Mariners, when he went 1-for-5.
Biggio, who in contrast to Springer bats left, is a profession .226 hitter and hitting .216 with seven homers this season. He has break up his time between proper area and second base this season, seeing motion at first as properly.
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