Springer is not in Sunday's lineup against the Rays.
Analysis: Toronto will give several everyday players the day off in the season finale after clinching a spot in the postseason. Whit Merrifield is manning right field and leading off while Cam Eden gets a rare start in left.
George Springer Cranks 20th homer
Springer went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Tuesday's win over the Yankees.
Analysis: After going 1-for-20 in his previous five games, Springer got the Jays started early Tuesday with a leadoff homer off Clarke Schmidt in the opening frame. Springer's now hit at least 20 homers in three straight seasons and eight times overall in his 10-year MLB career. He's batting .257 with a .736 OPS, 81 runs scored, 65 RBI and 19 steals through 633 plate appearances this season.
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