Toronto Blue Jays Announce George Springer News Before Phillies Finale

The Toronto Blue Jays are looking to sweep the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on Sunday afternoon after winning the first two games of the three-game series.

Before Saturday’s win, the Blue Jays scratched designated hitter George Springer from the lineup due to left shoulder tightness.

The Athletic’s Mitch Bannon reported (X): “George Springer has been scratched with left shoulder tightness. Straw to LF, Sanchez DH for #BlueJays”

Ahead of Sunday’s game, which is set to begin at 1:35 p.m. EDT, the Blue Jays announced news regarding Springer.

Toronto Blue Jays Reveal George Springer is out of Lineup for Phillies Finale

GettyTORONTO, CANADA – AUGUST 1: George Springer #4 of the Toronto Blue Jays reacts after hitting an RBI double to score in Andrés Giménez #0 (not pictured) in the seventh inning of their MLB game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Rogers Centre on August 1, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images)

Springer is out of the lineup for the second straight game, the Blue Jays announced.

Here is Toronto’s lineup for Sunday:

1. Brett Bateman CF
2. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. DH
3. Alejandro Kirk C
4. Kazuma Okamoto 1B
5. Ernie Clement 2B
6. Andrés Giménez SS
7. Myles Straw RF
8. Josh Smith 3B
9. Davis Schneider LF

Shane Bieber will start on the mound for Toronto. The 31-year-old right-hander is 3-2 with a 5.11 ERA, 1.68 WHIP and 28 strikeouts in 37 innings across eight starts this year.

GettyHOUSTON, TEXAS – AUGUST 03: Shane Bieber #57 of the Toronto Blue Jays pitches during the first inning against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park on August 03, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

Jesús Luzardo will start for Philadelphia. The 28-year-old left-hander is 10-5 with a 3.36 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 164 strikeouts in 136 2/3 innings across 23 starts this season.

Here is the Phillies’ lineup:

1. Kyle Schwarber DH
2. Trea Turner SS
3. Bryce Harper RF
4. Luis Arraez 2B
5. J.T. Realmuto C
6. Bryson Stott 3B
7. Brandon Marsh LF
8. Alec Bohm 1B
9. Justin Crawford CF

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