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George Springer’s return to action in the World Series could come soon. More news: Blue Jays Pitcher Has Message for Dodgers Magic Johnson During World Series The Toronto Blue Jays veteran, who was forced to leave Game 3 of the World Series in Los Angeles on Monday with an injury to his right side, has “checked every box physically so far,” manager John Schneider said Thursday (via Arden Zwelling on Twitter/X). George Springer (midsection) came close to starting Game 5, per Blue Jays manager John Schneider, who added that "he’s checked every box physically so far."Sounds like a strong possibility Springer’s in the Blue Jays lineup for Game 6 if he continues trending the way he has.— Arden Zwelling (@ArdenZwelling) October 30, 2025 Zwelling notes that makes Springer a “strong possibility” to be in Toronto’s starting lineup for Game 6 on Friday. Springer did not play in Games 4 or 5 of the World Series. The Blue Jays defeated the Dodgers in both games without him, and now hold a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven series, which shifts back to the Rogers Centre. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 29: George Springer #4 of the Toronto Blue Jays looks on from the dugout before game five of the 2025 World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on October 29, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) Springer suffered the injury in the seventh inning of Game 3 on Monday at Dodger Stadium. He was replaced in the middle of an at-bat by Ty France and hasn’t played since. Nathan Lukes led off Game 4 and played left field in Springer’s place on Tuesday, a game the Blue Jays won 6-2. Davis Schneider did a tremendous impression of Springer in the Blue Jays’ first at-bat of Game 5, hitting Blake Snell’s first pitch for a home run. Toronto won that game, 6-1. More news: Blue Jays Get Hit With Disappointing George Springer News Springer has an .884 OPS in 13 postseason games for the Blue Jays, the top-seeded team in the American League. He’s collected four home runs and nine RBIs while slashing .246/.323/.561. Springer signed a six-year, $150 million contract with the Blue Jays in January 2021. Four years later, thanks in part to a resurgent season by Springer, they’ve been able to end a 22-year World Series drought. More news: Former Dodgers, Mets Infielder Dies “It’s a long season, the longest season in sports,” Blue Jays rookie Trey Yesavage said Tuesday. “Our bodies go through a lot. George, that guy shows up every day at the park to go out there, to beat this team. I’m sure we’ll see him again. “I’m just praying he’ll be a part of this again. It’s a long season.” For more MLB news, visit Newsweek Sports.
