Springer Cleared to DH in Game 6

George Springer will start as the Toronto Blue Jays' designated hitter and leadoff in Sunday’s must‑win Game 6 of the ALCS after leaving Game 5 when a 95–96 mph Bryan Woo fastball struck his right kneecap. X‑rays and a CT scan were negative, and after treatment and rest manager John Schneider said Springer was feeling better and cleared to hit while being held out of the field to limit stress on the knee. Toronto trails the series 3–2 and will send rookie Trey Yesavage to the mound opposite Seattle’s Logan Gilbert as it tries to extend the series to a decisive Game 7. Springer had earlier delivered an RBI double in Game 5 and has been a key contributor in the postseason.