Getty TORONTO, ON – AUGUST 28: George Springer #4 of the Toronto Blue Jays hits a solo home run in the fifth inning during a game against the Seattle Mariners at Rogers Centre on August 28, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images) The Toronto Blue Jays are coming into Game 2 against the Oakland Athletics looking to bounce back. At the same time, there’s some news about George Springer. Tonight’s game starts at 9:40 PM Eastern Time.
Toronto Blue Jays Make Changes Ahead of Game 2
Getty CLEVELAND, OHIO – SEPTEMBER 02: George Springer #4 of the Toronto Blue Jays grounds into a two-run fielder’s choice during the second inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on September 02, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
After a tough loss in Game 1, the Blue Jays decided to shake up their lineup for Game 2.
One major change includes Springer.
“Blue Jays 9/8
B. Bateman CFN. Lukes RF
V. Guerrero Jr. 1B
A. Kirk C
J. Smith LF
K. Okamoto 3B
A. Giménez SS
J. Sánchez DH
E. Clement 2B J. Soriano SP,” Underdog MLB reported. Blue Jays 9/8 B. Bateman CF N. Lukes RF V. Guerrero Jr. 1B A. Kirk C J. Smith LF K. Okamoto 3B A. Giménez SS J. Sánchez DH E. Clement 2B J. Soriano SP This season, Springer has mostly played as the designated hitter for the Blue Jays.
John Schneider Shares Insights on Josh Smith
Getty Toronto Blue Jays make Josh Smith announcement before Cleveland Guardians finale.
Lately, Josh Smith stepped into the lineup during their series with the Kansas City Royals.
At that time, John Schneider praised Smith as an underappreciated player.
“When we acquired him, it was under the radar,” Schneider said via MLB. com. “We still think he’s a good player who was having a down year. There are some things, mechanically, for him to get back to.”
“He was aware of that, too.. He made some pretty quick adjustments.”
Caleb Kerney Caleb covers the NHL, MLB, and Cricket for Heavy. com. He has covered professional hockey since 2022, including bylines at Dobber Prospects, The Hockey Writers, and The Hockey News. More about Caleb Kerney
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