Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider helps George Springer off the field with an injury in Game 3 of the World Series.Ashley Landis/The Associated Press
George Springer is not in the Blue Jays starting lineup for Game 5 of the World Series against the Dodgers in Los Angeles on Wednesday.
The Jays will be missing their star designated hitter for a second-straight World Series game. George Springer isn’t in the Jays’ starting lineup for Game 5 but will be available on the bench, after leaving Game 3 right side discomfort on Monday. Springer will be available off the bench.
The 36-year-old leadoff hitter has been a key offensive contributor for the Jays all season, but especially during the playoffs. He has four homers in October, including the three-run shot against the Seattle Mariners in Game 7 of the American League Championship Series.
Jays manager John Schneider said Springer had batted in the cage earlier Wednesday and looked good. He also did some running in the outfield under the watchful eye of team training staff.
Bo Bichette will fill the role of designated hitter in Wednesday’s game, while Davis Schneider will hit in the leadoff spot and play left field.