Blue Jays activate George Springer off IL in huge boost

The top team in the American League is getting back one of its best players.

The East-leading Blue Jays activated outfielder George Springer on Saturday after he missed the previous 16 games on the concussion list after getting drilled in the head by a pitch.

The four-time All-Star was batting .291 with 18 home runs and an .887 OPS when he was hit in the head by a 96 mph fastball from Orioles pitcher Kade Strowd on July 28.

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (4) hits a single in the third inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

The 35-year-old Springer was back atop the Toronto lineup as the designated hitter Saturday against the Rangers after playing two minor-league rehab games with Triple-A Buffalo.

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (4) gets hit by a pitch during the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

The first-place Blue Jays began the day third in the American League with 597 runs scored while leading the AL with a .268 team batting average and .337 team on-base percentage.

They led the Red Sox by five games and the Yankees by 6 1/2 in the divisional race.

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