A look at George Springer's contract extension with the Toronto Blue Jays

Feb 4, 2026 (3:22 PM)

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George Springer (Drafted 1st Round, 2011 by Houston) is entering the final season of his mega-deal with a fire that only a Game 7 World Series loss can ignite.

The pain of watching the Dodgers celebrate on our turf is still fresh, but we cannot ignore the massive silver lining standing in right field.

Springer didn't just bounce back in 2025; he exploded with a vintage performance that silenced every critic who said he was washing up.

Posting a .309 average and a monstrous .959 OPS at age 36 is not normal—it is legendary.

With 32 home runs and 84 RBI, he carried this offense when the kids went cold.

Now, as we stare down the barrel of his walk year, the front office faces a franchise-altering decision.

Do you let a clubhouse leader with that kind of production walk, or do you lock him in before the bidding war starts?

An extension for a 37-year-old outfielder is risky, but Springer has proven he is an alien when it comes to aging.

A smart deal looks like a high-AAV, short-term pact—think two years to keep the championship window pried open.

You cannot quantify the value of a guy who has been to the mountain top when October pressure hits.

If Ross Atkins lets him play out the season without an offer, he risks losing the team’s emotional anchor for nothing.

The smart move is to bet on the player who just finished third in the MLB in OPS.

He loves this city, and the fans have finally seen the healthy, dominant version of him we were promised.

Letting him walk would be a step backward when we are inches away from the trophy.

Run it back, pay the man, and let’s finish the story properly this time.

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