George Springer sits in the starting lineup for the series opener due to lingering shoulder soreness but did appear as a pinch hitter on Friday. He is slated to return to the lineup on Saturday, batting cleanup behind Guerrero Jr., who is back at the No. 2 spot and set to start at first base. Catcher Alejandro Kirk will bat third.
Springer is in his 13th MLB season and sixth with the Blue Jays. This season, he has posted a .235 batting average over 98 games and 362 at-bats, with 45 runs, 85 hits, 12 home runs, and 40 RBIs. He is slashing .387 on the year and carries a .701 OPS.
The Blue Jays have had a challenging season, especially after a recent run to the World Series appearance. They currently hold a 63-67 record and remain in contention for the American League Wild Card. They sit 1.5 games back with seven teams within three games of the playoff spot, highlighting the tight race for the single available Wild Card berth.
For fans following the team’s progress, stay tuned for updates on Saturday’s game as Guerrero Jr. returns to action and the pitching duel between Cease and Weathers unfolds.
