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Aug 18, 2022; Bronx, New York, USA; Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer (4) react after hitting a double against the New York Yankees during the first inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

8. George Springer

I love George Springer. I think he was a very good signing as he provides just about anything you want in a ballplayer. He can hit, he can hit for power, he can run, he can play the field, and he can throw. He’s a centre fielder who is one of the best leadoff hitters in the game.

Unfortunately for Springer and the Jays, the guy just can’t stay healthy. Last season he had a 141 OPS+ and hit 22 home runs. The problem is he only played in 78 games. This season he has 3.1 bWAR, which is really solid. The most impressive part about it is he has a 3.1 bWAR in just 94 games played. The problem is, he only has 94 games played!

Springer is 32 and is making $22.5 million dollars annually through the 2026 season. He will be 36 by then. Will he be able to play centre field? Will he even be able to play in 100 games? It’s hard to count on him now, I’d imagine it’ll be even harder to count on him then.

Springer is such a good player, I just wish he could stay on the field. The Jays are so much better when he plays, and he lengthens the lineup so much putting an immediate threat at the top like that.

It might be time for the Blue Jays to consider using Springer at DH more often so he can stay on the field more because his bat is too crucial for the Jays to not have down the stretch.

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