George Springer placed on paternity list, Jonatan Clase joins Blue Jays
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 3:57 PM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer has been placed on the paternity list as of July 1, 2026. Springer has two children, and Major League Baseball allows for a paternity leave of up to three days. In his absence, outfielder Jonatan Clase has been called up to join the team. The Blue Jays recently saw a strong performance in June, marking it as their best month of the season in several hitting statistics. The team expects to celebrate Canada Day with their fanbase today, with Vlad Guerrero Jr. returning to the lineup.
- •George Springer on paternity leave starting July 1, 2026.
- •Jonatan Clase called up to replace him.
- •June marks a strong month for Blue Jays hitters.
- •Blue Jays celebrate Canada Day with home game.
- •Vlad Guerrero Jr. returns to lineup today.
- 3:57 PMYahoo Sports — George Springer Placed On Paternity List
"Now, just cause I think of George Springer as an old man, doesn’t mean, in real life, he’s young and can have a growing family. He has two children already, one also named George, the fourth George Springer. Jonatan Clase is up with the team. Paternity Leave in the MLB is only for up to […]
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