US EditionInjured George Springer on track to play in Game 6 for Blue Jays, manager says
George Springer, sidelined by a 95.6 mph pitch injury and muscle strain, is cleared to play in the World Series Game 6, Blue Jays manager John Schneider confirmed.
- On Oct 30, 2025, Blue Jays manager John Schneider said injured designated hitter George Springer was on track to play in Game 6 of the World Series on Friday.
- Struck on the right kneecap by a 95.6 mph pitch from Seattle's Bryan Woo, George Springer missed Game 5 after also straining right-side muscles in Game 3 and leaving Monday's plate appearance early.
- Before Game 5, George Springer worked out in the batting cage and on-field workouts and appeared ready to pinch run in the ninth, but Bo Bichette grounded out in Toronto's 6-1 win and 3-2 series lead.
- Managing Springer's availability, John Schneider said he gave extra recovery days after Game 5 while ensuring, `Just making sure he feels comfortable and confident tomorrow, and not just for one at-bat, to go in and compete and kind of get locked into a game`, Schneider said.
- A proven postseason performer, George Springer has 63 leadoff homers and hit a three-run ALCS Game 7 homer, highlighting his Series significance.
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