Article contentToronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer was diagnosed with a Grade 1 knee sprain on Wednesday. While the team did not announce a timetable for Springer’s expected return, Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette was out of the lineup for nearly one month last season with a similar injury. Try refreshing your browser, or Blue Jays OF George Springer has Grade 1 knee sprain Back to videoThe Toronto Sun, however, reported the Blue Jays feel Springer is “week to week” and that the injury is considered less severe than the one Bichette sustained in 2020. In 49 games this season, Springer is hitting .269 with a .362 on-base percentage, 16 home runs and 35 RBIs. Springer is in his first season with Toronto after signing a six-year, $150 million contract in the offseason.

Source: National Post August 18, 2021 17:15 UTC