With George Springer set to return on Saturday against the Rangers, the Blue Jays optioned an outfielder to Triple-A.

How good does your team have to be to option someone hitting .358 to Triple-A? The Blue Jays had to make a tough roster decision.

Preview the Aug. 16 matchup between the Toronto Blue Jays and Texas Rangers with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/bluejays as The Stat That Proves Blue Jays’ Offense Is Ready for MLB Playoffs. The Toronto Blue Jays were able to bounce back after a disappointing series out West against the Los Angeles Dodgers by winning two out of three games against the Chicago Cubs.

As the 35-year-old returns, hoping to continue a resurgent season, Loperfido heads down to Triple A despite hitting .358 with Toronto.

The Toronto Blue Jays are in good position in the AL, but calling up some top prospects could give them a distinct advantage.

August 16 - The Toronto Blue Jays activated outfielder George Springer from the seven-day concussion list on Saturday. Springer has missed 16 games since getting hit in the head with a pitch in a July 28 loss at Baltimore. He played in two rehab games at Triple-A Buffalo, going 2-for-5 with a double and a homer.

The Blue Jays have activated George Springer from the seven-day concussion injured list, adding him back to the lineup after he missed 16 games since getting hit in the head by a pitch.

Texas Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien was not in the starting lineup Saturday against the Toronto Blue Jays after a hit-by-pitch forced him to take a rare day off. Semien will undergo X-rays Saturday afternoon after Toronto right-hander Chris Bassitt hit him on the right wrist with a sinker in the second inning of Friday’s 6-5 loss.