"He also delivered his signature moment as a Blue Jay with his epic go-ahead, three-run home run in Game 7 of the ALCS against the Seattle Mariners. While Springer is unlikely to repeat his 2025 production next year, the changes he made to his approach should stick. He increased his bat speed from 71.9 mph in 2024 to 73.7 mph in 2025, which, when paired with a deliberate effort to pull the ball in the air more often, directly translated into improved power numbers."
"The issue is that the Blue Jays already have a designated hitter signed for the long haul: Anthony Santander. The eye test and every metric imaginable suggest he shouldn't be allowed to wear a glove, let alone play the field. It's going to be an awkward fit in 2026 that will likely only get worse as Santander gets older in 2027 and beyond."
George Springer will play the final season of his contract with the Toronto Blue Jays in 2026 and that season will likely be his last with the team unless an unexpected trade happens. Springer produced a surprising 2025 comeback, hitting 32 home runs with a .959 OPS while posting career-best .309 batting average and .399 OBP. He delivered a go-ahead, three-run home run in Game 7 of the ALCS. Springer increased bat speed from 71.9 to 73.7 mph and shifted to pull the ball more, boosting power. Anthony Santander is signed long-term as DH and presents a roster conflict given defensive limitations, so front office decisions must be driven by performance and roster fit for 2027.
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