George Springer expected to return for Blue Jays; Max Scherzer to make more rehab starts
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 12:02 AM
Last updated Jul 6, 2026
George Springer of the Toronto Blue Jays is expected to return from the family medical emergency list as early as Monday, following the birth of his third child. Blue Jays manager John Schneider announced the move on Sunday after the team lost 4-0 to Seattle. Additionally, Max Scherzer is in Seattle following a rehab start in High-A Vancouver and is expected to make one or two more rehab appearances before being activated from the injured list due to back spasms.
- •Springer went on paternity leave last Wednesday.
- •Scherzer has been on the injured list since June 17.
- •Schneider confirmed Springer plans to travel for their upcoming road trip.
- •Blue Jays lost 4-0 to the Mariners on Sunday.
- 12:02 AMYahoo Sports — Blue Jays' Springer on track to return Monday; Scherzer to get another rehab start
"Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer could make his return from the family medical emergency list as soon as Monday, manager John Schneider said Sunday. The paternity leave expired, so the Blue Jays moved him to the family medical emergency list. “I think he's going to travel tomorrow,” Schneider said after Toronto's 4-0 loss to Seattle.
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