"Perhaps the most pressing update is the one regarding veteran slugger George Springer. The 36-year-old enjoyed a career year at the plate this season as he slashed .309/.399/.560 with 32 home runs and 27 doubles. Springer has continued his strong performance into the postseason, with eight extra-base hits in nine games so far this October. That hot streak was put at risk last night when Springer was hit in the right knee by a pitch."
"Initial x-rays came back negative, fortunately, and today Schneider offered more good news to reporters (including Shi Davidi of Sportsnet) when he revealed that a follow-up CT scan confirmed no fracture. Springer was set to undergo additional treatment today, but it seems as though he's likely to be back in the lineup for Game 6. As noted by MLB.com's Keegan Matheson, Schneider told reporters he was "hopeful and optimistic" that Springer would be in the lineup for tomorrow's game."
The Blue Jays face elimination after a Game 5 loss and travel back to Toronto for Game 6. George Springer, who hit .309/.399/.560 with 32 homers and 27 doubles this season and has eight extra-base hits in nine postseason games, was hit in the right knee by a pitch. Initial x-rays were negative and a follow-up CT scan confirmed no fracture, with Springer undergoing additional treatment and expected to be available for Game 6 if he feels ready. Shortstop Bo Bichette has been sidelined by a PCL sprain, has increased running volume and is making progress with his swing, but has not yet run the bases since limping off and remains an uncertain option for future series games.
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