George Springer Hitless In Triple-A Reha

George Springer Hitless In Triple-A Reha

George Springer is back playing baseball in upstate New York just not for the Blue Jays, yet.In the first game of his minor league rehab Las Vegas Raiders Sleepwear Underwear a signment, the Blue Jays outfielder was hitle s with two groundouts for Triple-A Buffalo. Springer hit leadoff for the Bisons, and played five innings in the field against the Rochester Red Wings (affiliate of the Washington Nationals). Robert Jackson Jersey In his first plate appearance, Springer worked the count to 2-2 before slicing a grounder down to third base. Coming off a leg injury, Springer was quick out of the box and almost beat the throw. In the bottom of the inning, the centerfielder drifted to his right on a lazy fly ball to secure the final out of the inning.Springer played just five innings in center before Nate Hobbs Jersey he was subbed out, as was the plan per Manager Charlie Montoyo. Montoyo said the team has the first few days of Springer's rehab stint planned out, but the amount he plays in the field and his eventual return will be dictated by how the outfielder feels.Scroll to Continue"When he comes back," Montoyo said, "he should be able to play in the outfield. Hes not coming back to be a DH."Tuesday was Springer's first live competition since he was placed back on Peyton Barber Jersey the Injured List after reaggravating his right quad strain in early May. In his four games of MLB action this season, Springer registered three hits and two home runs in 18 plate appearances.Buffalo's next game will come against Rogelio Armenteros and Rochester tomorrow night, with a 7:05 pm EST Josh Jacobs Jersey start. Nate Pearson is currently the probable pitcher for the Bisons.Further Reading:

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