The Toronto Blue Jays got a much-needed victory on Sunday in their series finale against the Texas Rangers.
However, they still lost two out of three in the series and remain 3.0 games back of the final Wild Card spot with just six regular-season games remaining.
On Monday night, they’ll begin a series against the Baltimore Orioles, and ahead of the matchup, which will feature the return of right-handed pitcher Trey Yesavage for Toronto, Blue Jays manager John Schneider made some notable changes to his starting lineup.
Blue Jays Announce George Springer Decision
After sitting Springer on Sunday and using him once off the bench as a pinch hitter, the veteran slugger will return to the starting lineup for Monday’s opener. He’ll bat fourth in the order while serving as the designated hitter.
Also notable, the Blue Jays do not have superstar Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in the lineup after he left Sunday’s game with lower-back tightness. Sean Keys will start at first base in his place.
Here’s the full Blue Jays lineup:
Via Underdog MLB: “Blue Jays 9/21 B. Bateman CF A. Kirk C N. Lukes RF G. Springer DH S. Keys 1B K. Okamoto 3B J. Smith LF A. Giménez SS E. Clement 2B T. Yesavage SP.”
Blue Jays 9/21
B. Bateman CF
A. Kirk C
N. Lukes RF
G. Springer DH
S. Keys 1B
K. Okamoto 3B
J. Smith LF
A. Giménez SS
E. Clement 2BT. Yesavage SP
— Underdog MLB (@UnderdogMLB) September 21, 2026
Looking at Springer’s 13th MLB Season
Time has flown by for Springer, who’s about to wrap up his 13th MLB season in the coming days unless the Blue Jays can reach the postseason.
He remains a very productive player despite stepping into a more limited role, mainly serving as a DH now instead of an everyday outfielder.
He’s appeared in 122 games and, across 447 at-bats, is hitting .248 with 57 runs, 111 hits, 15 home runs, and 53 RBIs while slugging .407 with a .730 OPS.
Toronto Blue Jays Announce George Springer Decision Before Orioles Series