Blue Jays bench George Springer for Royals series opener
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 11:59 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
The Toronto Blue Jays face the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday, with Max Scherzer starting for Toronto. Manager John Schneider announced George Springer will not play due to ongoing shoulder soreness, a decision consistent with his recent usage pattern. Springer has been in and out of the lineup this season, showing diminished performance with a.240 batting average and 41 RBIs in 100 games. The Blue Jays currently hold a 64-68 record, sitting 14.5 games behind the AL East leader and 2.0 games outside of a Wild Card spot.
- •George Springer will not play in the series opener against the Royals.
- •Toronto is starting Max Scherzer against Kansas City’s Seth Lugo.
- •Toronto has a record of 64-68 with playoff implications.
- •Springer is dealing with shoulder soreness and has taken on a platoon role.
- •He has recorded 89 hits and 12 home runs this season.
- 11:59 PMYahoo Sports — Toronto Blue Jays Announce Roster Decision on 9-Year MLB Player During Royals Series
- 11:58 PMYahoo Sports — Toronto Blue Jays Announce Trey Yesavage, Jameson Taillon Update Before Royals Series
- 11:38 PMYahoo Sports — Toronto Blue Jays Announce George Springer Decision Before Royals Series
"The Toronto Blue Jays are back in action Tuesday night after taking Monday off as they begin a three-game series against the Kansas City Royals.Ahead of the matchup, which will feature veteran right-hander Max Scherzer for Toronto and righty Seth Lugo for Kansas City, Blue Jays manager John Schneider made some notable changes to his […] The post Toronto Blue Jays Announce George Springer Decision Before Royals Series appeared first on HEAVY.
"The Toronto Blue Jays are set to begin a three-game series with the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday, which is a much tougher task than it looks on paper. The Royals are 9-1 over their last 10 games, while the Blue Jays are fresh off a series loss to the Yankees. Despite being below .500, […] The post Toronto Blue Jays Announce Roster Decision on 9-Year MLB Player During Royals Series appeared first on HEAVY.
"Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider announced updates on Trey Yesavage and Jameson Taillon before the upcoming Royals series. The post Toronto Blue Jays Announce Trey Yesavage, Jameson Taillon Update Before Royals Series appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 11:59 PMToronto Blue Jays Announce Roster Decision on 9-Year MLB Player During Royals Series
The Toronto Blue Jays are set to begin a three-game series with the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday, which is a much tougher task than it looks on paper. The Royals are 9-1 over their last 10 games, while the Blue Jays are fresh off a series loss to the Yankees. Despite being below .500, […] The post Toronto Blue Jays Announce Roster Decision on 9-Year MLB Player During Royals Series appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 11:58 PMToronto Blue Jays Announce Trey Yesavage, Jameson Taillon Update Before Royals Series
Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider announced updates on Trey Yesavage and Jameson Taillon before the upcoming Royals series. The post Toronto Blue Jays Announce Trey Yesavage, Jameson Taillon Update Before Royals Series appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 11:38 PMToronto Blue Jays Announce George Springer Decision Before Royals Series
The Toronto Blue Jays are back in action Tuesday night after taking Monday off as they begin a three-game series against the Kansas City Royals.Ahead of the matchup, which will feature veteran right-hander Max Scherzer for Toronto and righty Seth Lugo for Kansas City, Blue Jays manager John Schneider made some notable changes to his […] The post Toronto Blue Jays Announce George Springer Decision Before Royals Series appeared first on HEAVY.
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