George Springer leading off Monday for Toronto
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer is back in the starting lineup for Monday's series opener against right-hander Collin McHugh and the Tampa Bay Rays.
What It Means:
The Blue Jays held out Springer on Sunday for maintenance. Springer is back in the leadoff spot as Toronto's designated hitter for Monday's opener. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is playing first base over an idle Jake Lamb. Bo Bichette is hitting cleanup after covering the leadoff spot Sunday.
numberFire’s models project Springer for 12.7 FanDuel points and he has a $3,900 salary on Monday’s slate. Per our MLB Heat Map, the Blue Jays have an implied total of 4.8 runs. McHugh is registering a 32.4 strikeout percentage (top 7% of the league) and a 5.6 walk percentage this season, with a 2.36 xERA (top 3%) and a .236 xwOBA (top 3%).
Source:
Baseball Press
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