Blue Jays' Springer exits game after HBP to hand; X-rays negative
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer was removed from Wednesday's game against the Chicago White Sox shortly after being hit on the right hand by a pitch.
The Blue Jays said X-rays on Springer's hand returned negative, and he's been diagnosed with a right hand contusion.
Springer initially remained in the game to run the bases after Michael Kopech's 94-mph fastball struck his hand, and he took his defensive position in the top of the fourth inning. However, Cavan Biggio pinch hit for the former World Series MVP in the bottom of the fourth and then remained in the game to play right field.
George Springer appears to have gotten hit on the right hand by this Michael Kopech pitch in the third inning. He left the game the next inning. pic.twitter.com/4LroV6xjde
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Manager John Schneider did not have a firm update on Springer's status following the Blue Jays' 8-0 win, saying the team will "wait and see" how he's feeling before deciding if he'll play Friday, according to Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic.
"(The) off-day (Thursday) comes at a good time for him," Schneider said.
The 33-year-old Springer is hitting .216/.283/.320 with three home runs and nine RBIs over 25 games this season.
He's been a key figure for the Blue Jays since joining the team in 2021, but he has also missed time due to a myriad of injuries over that span.