On April 29, 2026, George Springer returned to the Blue Jays’ lineup as the designated hitter, leading off against the Twins, while Brandon Valenzuela, fresh off a strong performance, started at catcher. Austin Martin is excelling this season with a .311 batting average. Injury updates include Addison Barger beginning a rehab assignment, Jose Berrios considering his next start, and Alejandro Kirk resuming throwing but not yet hitting.
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