A Secret Revealed: George Springer Played Through “Significant” Oblique Injury in World Series.vc
TORONTO, ON — The Toronto Blue Jays’ devastating Game 7 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2025 World Series was followed by a stunning revelation that sheds light on the emotional toll and physical sacrifice made by veteran outfielder George Springer.
While the exact quote, “Forgive Me, I Let You Down,” was not confirmed in the post-series commentary, the Blue Jays’ General Manager Ross Atkins confirmed that the 36-year-old Springer played through a severe, hidden injury to chase the championship dream for Toronto.
The Painful Truth: Significant Inflammation
At the Blue Jays’ end-of-season press conference, Atkins revealed the full extent of the issue that caused Springer to exit Game 3 of the World Series with visible pain:
- Injury: Springer sustained a right oblique injury in Los Angeles during Game 3.
- MRI Results: The MRI showed “significant inflammation” in his right side but, fortunately, no tear.
- The Sacrifice: Despite the pain associated with oblique issues, which are crucial for a hitter’s powerful swing, Springer somehow managed to appear in the final two games of the Fall Classic, sacrificing his body for the team’s pursuit of the title.
This oblique injury compounded a prior issue, as Springer had also been playing through a knee contusion sustained earlier in the postseason during the ALCS against the Seattle Mariners.
The “Broken Spirit” of a Champion
Springer, who had already delivered the Blue Jays’ biggest hit of the year—a go-ahead, three-run home run in the ALCS Game 7—embodied the “broken spirit” of the team after the World Series loss. His need for fans to “forgive” him reflects the immense pressure and responsibility he felt as an emotional veteran leader who was physically compromised in the most crucial moments.
His performance—hitting four home runs and driving in 10 runs across the postseason—was all achieved while clearly battling through a significant physical ailment, cementing his reputation as one of baseball’s toughest competitors.
As Springer himself had stated earlier in the postseason regarding playing hurt: “You just have to understand and kind of accept that nobody on the field is playing a hundred percent… I have a job to do, so I expect to go do it. It doesn’t really matter how I feel.”
Springer will be entering the final season of his six-year, $150-million contract in 2026, hopefully with a full recovery allowing him to return to the elite offensive form that earned him a 2025 Silver Slugger Award.
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