Yes, it's a baseball field. No, there's no ice. But George Springer was ready anyway. The Toronto Blue Jays outfielder showed up to batting practice at Rogers Centre wearing the sweet hockey jersey that the team gave away at Monday's game.

It was a light day across Major League Baseball on April 27, meaning the injury news was light. However, there was a positive update in Toronto regarding George Springer, plus a notable scratch in Pittsburgh for the Pirates.

Oct 12, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays right fielder George Springer (4) walks towards the dugout during batting practice prior to game one of the ALCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs against the Seattle Mariners at Rogers Centre.

George Springer is batting .185 with two home runs this season. Nick Turchiaro / Imagn Images TORONTO — Just as the Toronto Blue Jays began to collect a couple of wins and survive a few days without a major injury, designated hitter George Springer was ...

The first full week of April is supposed to be about rhythm—teams settling in, stars finding their timing, contenders beginning to separate from pretenders.