Although George Springer has been a Blue Jay for less than seven months, the fanbase’s experience with the star outfielder has already been a rollercoaster.
His signing was met with elation, followed by disappointment surrounding his quad injury, and concern about his first rushed return. In four games before hitting the IL again he had a moment of brilliance hitting one of the longest home runs in team history, but he never played the field, and the Blue Jays faithful didn’t have time to warm to him before he was gone.
When Springer came back for the second time in June, he blended into the background, playing a supporting role in the lineup behind Vladimir Guerrero Jr.