Jays put outfielder Springer on 10-day injured list
WASHINGTON — Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a left knee sprain.
They announced the move Tuesday before the Blue Jays started a two-game series with the Washington Nationals.
Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo said there is no timetable for Springer’s return.
Springer left Saturday night’s game at Seattle in the seventh inning with a sprained left ankle. While dealing with the injured ankle, Springer said he felt discomfort in the knee, and an MRI revealed the sprain.
The injury comes at an unfortunate time for the Blue Jays, who entered Tuesday’s contest four games out of an wild-card spot.
Springer’s first season in Toronto has been beset by injuries after he signed a six-year, US$150-million contract in the off-season, but he had been rounding into all-star form. He was named the American League’s player of the week on consecutive occasions on Aug. 2 and Aug. 9.
Springer is batting .269 with 16 home runs and 35 runs batted in over 49 games this season.
The Jays recalled infielder Otto Lopez from triple-A Buffalo. Lopez, a Dominican who spent much of his childhood in Montreal, is hitting .282 in 11 games with Buffalo.
HAMELS SHUT DOWN
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers placed Cole Hamels on the 60-day injured list Monday, effectively ending his season before he ever pitched for the defending World Series champions.
The 37-year-old left-hander signed a $3.05 million, one-year deal with the Dodgers on Aug. 4. The four-time All-Star was expected to add depth to a pitching staff that’s been ravaged by injuries and is minus reigning NL Cy Young Award winner Trevor Bauer, who is on paid administrative leave as authorities investigate allegations of sexual misconduct.
Hamels will earn about $1 million from the deal. Manager Dave Roberts said Hamels was building up in Arizona when his arm “didn’t respond well,” although he wasn’t sure whether it occurred during a bullpen session or throwing to hitters. Roberts didn’t elaborate on the specific injury.