Springer’s Injury Rehab Slows Blue Jays’ Outfielder

Outfielder Not in Lineup Amidst Concussion Recovery

Blue Jays’ star outfielder Springer is currently undergoing concussion rehabilitation in triple-A, but was notably absent from the Buffalo Bisons’ roster on Wednesday.

Concussion Follows Fastball Incident

The incident occurred on July 29 when **Springer** was struck in the helmet by a fastball from Baltimore Orioles reliever **Kade Strowd**. He was subsequently placed on the seven-day injured list.

Key Offensive Contributor

The 35-year-old, a former World Series champion, has been a significant force for the Blue Jays this season. He leads the team with 18 home runs, 12 stolen bases, and an impressive .889 OPS.

Gimenez Progresses in Rehab

Meanwhile, **Andres Gimenez**, who also began a rehab assignment in triple-A due to an injury, was active for the Bisons on Wednesday. The 26-year-old infielder is recovering from a left ankle sprain sustained on July 5.

**Gimenez** received clearance to resume running bases last Friday, indicating a positive step in his recovery. The three-time Gold Glove winner has been given the green light to commence his rehab assignment.

Acquired over the winter from the Cleveland Guardians, **Gimenez** has appeared in 61 games for Toronto in his first year with the club. He is currently batting .218 with a .300 on-base percentage and a .322 slugging percentage, having hit five home runs, driven in 23 runs, and stolen 10 bases.

Last season, **Gimenez**’s defensive prowess was highlighted by his success in limiting opponents’ success rate on ground balls. According to Statcast data, he allowed a .235 batting average on ground balls when he was positioned at shortstop, ranking in the top 15% of qualified shortstops.