Blue Jays OF Springer (back spasms) exits against Mets after crashing into wall
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Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer exited Saturday's 3-2 loss against the New York Mets in the bottom of the eighth inning after crashing hard into the outfield wall at Citi Field.
Springer attempted to chase down a fly ball off the bat of New York's designated hitter Jesse Winker, but collided with the wall in right field before he could make the play.
The 35-year-old outfielder took a moment to recover and was able to throw the ball back into the infield. He went down on the grass in pain shortly after the play had ended and was escorted off the diamond by Toronto's training staff.
Winker would be credited with a two-run triple on the play, tying the game at 2-2. The Blue Jays would later be walked-off on a Francisco Lindor sacrifice fly in the bottom of the ninth.
After the loss, manager John Schneider revealed that Springer was dealing with lower back spasms and will not need to undergo an MRI, per MLB.com's Keegan Matheson.
Springer has gotten off to a fast start in the 2025 regular season, batting .379 with one home run and five RBI in 25 at-bats.
The Blue Jays will look to avoid a sweep at the hands of the Mets in a matinee on Sunday.