Springer on Emergency List
Blue Jays Shift George Springer to Family Medical Emergency List, Eyes Return for Giants Series
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The Toronto Blue Jays have moved outfielder George Springer from the paternity list to the Family Medical Emergency list, the team announced after their 2-0 win over the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday. Springer had already missed two games following the birth of his child, and he is not expected to rejoin the club until the team heads to California to face the San Francisco Giants, according to Herald Sun.
The win pushed Toronto to 42-46 on the season — their second straight victory. But the Blue Jays still sit 11.5 games behind the Tampa Bay Rays and remain outside the American League Wild Card picture, per Athlon Sports.
Springer Moves to Family Medical Emergency List
Springer was first placed on the paternity list after the birth of his child. That list allows players up to three days off. After two missed games, the Blue Jays shifted him to the Family Medical Emergency list instead. That move gives him more time away from the team without a set return date, Charlotte Observer reported.
Springer is expected back when Toronto travels to San Francisco to play the Giants. The team has not given a specific return date. The Family Medical Emergency list is reserved for serious personal or family situations that require a player's extended absence, according to The State.
Blue Jays Beat Mariners 2-0 for Second Straight Win
Toronto shut out Seattle 2-0, picking up back-to-back wins for the second time in recent weeks. The victory moved the team to 42-46. Even with Springer sidelined, the Blue Jays managed to keep the Mariners off the scoreboard for the full nine innings, per Fresno Bee.
The win was a bright spot for a team that has struggled to stay consistent this season. Toronto's pitching staff held Seattle to zero runs — a strong sign as the team tries to claw back into postseason contention, Bradenton noted.
Wild Card Race Looks Bleak at 11.5 Games Back
Despite the two-game winning streak, Toronto's postseason hopes remain a long shot. The Blue Jays are 11.5 games behind the Tampa Bay Rays in the American League standings. That is a large gap to close with the season past its midpoint, according to The Olympian.
To make the Wild Card, Toronto would need both a strong personal run and help from other teams losing ground. At 42-46, the Blue Jays are below .500. They will need to win at a high rate for the rest of the season just to stay in the conversation, Myrtle Beach Online reported.
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