Through 21 games, Toronto sits at 8-13, with injuries hampering depth on both sides of the ball. Veteran reporter Shi Davidi shared the latest notes ahead of the series opener on the road against the Los Angeles Angels, highlighting several players making progress.
Springer is throwing for the first time since breaking his toe and will begin running soon. Manager John Schneider indicated Springer could be ready to test his running this week, with the potential to return as soon as Friday.
Barger has been active in other aspects of his rehab, continuing to hit, throw, and field, and is set to begin running tomorrow at the Blue Jays’ Player Development Complex. He has been on the injured list since April 6 due to an ankle issue.
Other updates include Yimi Garcia, who is set to throw live to hitters this week after elbow surgery ended his 2025 season. Additionally, Trey Yesavage and Jose Berrios are throwing rehab games, while Shane Bieber will participate in a bullpen outing. Top pitching prospect Ricky Tiedemann is also throwing again at the PDC.
These reinforcements could be pivotal for a Blue Jays club in a stacked American League East. With Springer, Barger, and other returning players, Toronto aims to stabilize its lineup and bolster its pitching staff as it looks to reverse a slow start and climb back in the standings.
