Blue Jays Place DH George Springer on IL with Toe Fracture, Call Up Eloy Jiménez

Springer suffered the injury after fouling a ball off his foot in Saturday's loss to the Twins.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 5:21pm

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The Toronto Blue Jays have placed designated hitter George Springer on the 10-day injured list after he suffered a left big toe fracture in Saturday's game against the Minnesota Twins. Springer was removed from the lineup in the sixth inning after fouling a ball off his foot in the third. To replace Springer, the Blue Jays have called up outfielder Eloy Jiménez from Triple-A Buffalo.

Why it matters

Springer's injury is the latest in a string of injuries that have plagued the Blue Jays this season, contributing to their 6-8 record and third-place standing in the AL East. The team is hoping to weather the storm without Springer, one of their key offensive contributors, as they look to get back on track.

The details

Springer was 0-for-1 with a walk and a run scored before being removed from Saturday's game. Blue Jays manager John Schneider said the team doesn't want Springer's toe injury to lead to other issues. Jiménez, 29, spent last season in the minors, hitting .247/.326/.347 with three home runs and 30 RBIs between the Rays and Blue Jays organizations.

  • Springer was injured in the third inning of Saturday's game against the Twins.
  • Springer was removed from the lineup in the sixth inning of Saturday's game.
  • The Blue Jays placed Springer on the 10-day injured list on Sunday.

The players

George Springer

The Blue Jays' starting designated hitter, who suffered a left big toe fracture after fouling a ball off his foot in Saturday's game.

Eloy Jiménez

The 29-year-old outfielder who was called up from Triple-A Buffalo to replace Springer on the Blue Jays' roster.

John Schneider

The manager of the Toronto Blue Jays.

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What they’re saying

“I don't want a toe to compromise anything else, lower body or anything like that. He's got one speed that he plays at, and I think we can weather the storm without him and other guys for now.”

— John Schneider, Blue Jays Manager

What’s next

The Blue Jays will continue to monitor Springer's recovery and provide updates on his timeline for return. In the meantime, Eloy Jiménez will look to contribute offensively as the team tries to climb back up the AL East standings.

The takeaway

Springer's injury is the latest blow to a Blue Jays team that has already dealt with several key injuries this season. While they hope to weather the storm without their star outfielder, the team's ability to overcome these setbacks will be crucial to their playoff aspirations.