The Toronto Blue Jays had a busy trade deadline, headlined by a deal that sent starting pitcher Kevin Gausman to the Chicago Cubs, among other moves. The flurry of transactions came amid what has been a very disappointing year for the Blue Jays, who look poised to miss the playoffs after making it to Game 7 of the World Series last year.
One name that many expected could also be moved at the trade deadline was Blue Jays veteran George Springer, but he ultimately ended up staying with the team despite rampant speculation.
Now, Blue Jays manager John Schneider has gotten one hundred percent real on how he feels with Springer still on the team.
“The old man has still got it. I think he’s swinging the bat faster, he’s moving better… he’s just in a better headspace for one, and he’s getting moving back to how it was last year in the batter’s box. He’s showing good command of the zone, and I think it’s remarkable that he’s still doing this at the level that he’s doing it,” he said.
He also added that he’s “thrilled that he’s still here.”
As Schneider referenced, Springer has dealt with some injury struggles this year, but when he’s been healthy, the 36 year-old has remained a reliably productive hitter for the Blue Jays, which had caused speculation that the team might be better off trading him elsewhere in order to cash in on his value.
Instead, Springer will remain on the struggling Blue Jays, who currently sit at 53-61 on the 2026 season. Toronto will next take the field on Wednesday against the Houston Astros on the road.
The Toronto Blue Jays had a busy trade deadline, headlined by a deal that sent starting pitcher Kevin Gausman to the Chicago Cubs, among other moves. The flurry of transactions came amid what has been a very disappointing year for the Blue Jays, who look poised to miss the playoffs after making it to Game 7 of the World Series last year.
