Blue Jays DH George Springer leaves game because of fractured left big toe

TORONTO (AP) — Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer left Saturday’s game against the Minnesota Twins because of a fractured big toe on his left foot.

Miles Straw hit for Springer in the sixth inning.

Springer fouled a ball off his foot in the third but completed his at-bat, grounding out to third base.

Manager John Schneider said Springer had an X-ray at the stadium, then left to undergo a CT scan.

“We’ll know more in the next couple of days,” Schneider said.

Toronto's leadoff hitter, the veteran Springer came into Saturday’s game batting .189 with two home runs and six RBIs. He was a big part of Toronto’s run to the 2025 World Series, hitting .309 with 32 homers and 89 RBIs in the regular season and the decisive homer in Game 7 of the ALCS against Seattle.

“It will look a little bit different if George is not in there, obviously," Schneider said. "We’ll kind of figure it out day by day if he’s not there.”

The MVP of the 2017 World Series with Houston, Springer is in the final season of a six-year, $150 million deal with the Blue Jays.

The Blue Jays already have nine players on the injured list, including six pitchers. Injured position players include outfielder Anthony Santander (left shoulder), catcher Alejandro Kirk (left thumb) and outfielder Addison Barger (left ankle).

Toronto lost pitcher Cody Ponce less than three innings into his first start when the right-hander injured his knee pursuing a ground ball.

“If you try to map out the course of a six, seven-month season, these things are going to happen.,” Schneider said of the rash of injuries. "It’s just really unfortunate and weird that these things have happened within the first couple of weeks of the season, but I want the guys to just kind of continue to say ‘OK, what can we do now?’”

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Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer falls to the ground after taking a foul ball off his foot while playing against the Minnesota Twins during third-inning baseball game action in Toronto, Saturday, April 11, 2026. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Toronto Blue Jays' George Springer (4) steals second base during the third inning of a home-opener baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Friday, April 3, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Toronto Blue Jays' George Springer, right, scores on a single against the Los Angeles Dodgers during first-inning baseball game action in Toronto, Monday, April 6, 2026. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer warms up before a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Saturday, April 4, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer hits an RBI double against the Minnesota Twins during sixth-inning baseball game action in Toronto, Friday, April 10, 2026. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Rory McIlroy started the third round of the Masters with a record six-shot lead through 36 holes. It was gone by the time he walked off the 11th green.

With one stunning development after another, the Masters went from a one-man show to a wide open race for the green jacket on Saturday. The first big threat was Cameron Young, who won The Players Championship in his last start.

Young posted a 7-under 65 and walked off Augusta National with a one-shot lead. McIlroy began battling back with a big birdie to catch him on the 14th. By then, it was clear this was no long his tournament alone to win.

Scottie Scheffler is even in the mix. The world's No. 1 player started the day 12 shots behind and shot a 65 to at least get in range.

“I don't feel like I'm out of the tournament,” Scheffler said.

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Shane Lowry, of Ireland, celebrates after a putt on the 18th hole during the second round of the Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club, Friday, April 10, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Patrick Reed reacts after missing a putt on the 15th hole during the second round of the Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club, Friday, April 10, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, celebrates after a putt on the 16th hole during the second round of the Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club, Friday, April 10, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, waves after his putt on the 13th hole during the second round of the Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club, Friday, April 10, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)