George Springer returns to Blue Jays outfield for first time this season
The 36-year-old designated hitter will start in left field against Chicago, with the Rogers Centre dome closed due to poor air quality.
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George Springer is returning to the Toronto Blue Jays outfield for the first time this season. The 36-year-old will start in left field for Friday's game against the Chicago White Sox.
Springer has played in 66 games this season, but all of them have been as the Blue Jays' designated hitter. He's hitting .218 with nine home runs, 22 runs batted in and six stolen bases over that span. Daulton Varsho will start in centre field with Myles Straw in right.
The Rogers Centre dome will be closed for the game due to poor air quality in Toronto from ongoing wildfire smoke affecting the city.
The facts
What position is George Springer playing on Friday, July 17, 2026?
George Springer is starting in left field for the Toronto Blue Jays against the Chicago White Sox on Friday, July 17, 2026.
How many games has Springer played as a designated hitter this season?
George Springer has played in 66 games as the Toronto Blue Jays' designated hitter this season, batting .218 with nine home runs, 22 runs batted in, and six stolen bases.
Why is the Rogers Centre dome closed for the game?
The Rogers Centre dome will be closed due to poor air quality in Toronto from wildfire smoke.
