Toronto Blue Jays star George Springer makes surprising announcement regarding WBC
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Michael Rainone
Dec 31, 2025 (8:34 PM)
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Photo credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
The World Baseball Classic is one of the most exciting times in the baseball world, sadly Puerto Rico will be without star DH George Springer of the Toronto Blue Jays, who is still nursing his injury he got in the World Series run.
Springer was the best player on the Blue Jays all season long and Puerto Rico will surely suffer without him there.
Puerto Rico confirmed to not have George Springer at WBC.
Ryley Delaney of Blue Jays Nation reported on the hole Springer is leaving for Team Puerto Rico, his hitting abilities and leadership will definitely be missed. But his health for the upcoming season with the Blue Jays is more important.
"It's unclear what injury this is, but Springer clearly was dealing with something throughout the postseason. Against the Seattle Mariners in the American League Championship Series, he was hit in the knee with a fastball in Game 5. In the World Series, he left Game 3 with what was called an oblique injury, missing Games 4 and 5 before returning for the final two games."-Delaney
His injuries didn't hold him back from delivering one of the best postseason performances for the Blue Jays, capped off by his home run in game 7 of the ALCS to send them to the World Series. It was one of the best moments in franchise history. Despite his age, he has been the best player for the Blue Jays last season, and will look to get one more World Series championship before he calls it a career.
"The designated hitter took a dip in the fountain of youth after two rough seasons in 2023 and 2024. In 2025, Springer slashed .309/.399/.560 with 32 home runs in 586 plate appearances for a 166 wRC+, the best wRC+ of his career. He finished seventh in MVP voting and was awarded the Silver Slugger award for the DH position."-Delaney
The Blue Jays should expect a healthy and motivated Springer for the 2026 season, and his focus is clearly on the Blue Jays if he is sitting out for the WBC.
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