What It Means:

Springer has missed time since early July with this injury, but will likely be activated by the Houston Astros at some point next week if all goes well in this rehab stint.

His .264/.365/.457 slash line and 13 home runs were further adding to his budding star status before the injury. His impending return should bolster the playoff-bound Astros and solidify their outfield as they hope to improve their 11.9% World Series chances.