George Springer Injury: Updates on Astros Star's Wrist and Return
Houston Astros center fielder George Springer suffered a right wrist contusion on July 1 against the Kansas City Royals and was placed on the 15-day disabled list on July 2.
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Springer Expected to Be Out At Least 6 Weeks
Thursday, July 2
Chandler Rome of MLB.com reported the slugger would be out for more than a month before he could begin baseball activities again.
The Astros announced they were recalling outfielder Alex Presley to take Springer's spot on the roster.
After batting .247 in May, Springer went on a tear throughout June, hitting .321 with six home runs and 12 RBI. On the season, he's batting .264 with 13 dingers and 29 RBI while posting an on-base percentage of .365.
The American League West-leading Astros have relied on Springer's bat all year, as he ranks tied for second on the team in doubles (14), third in home runs and fifth in RBI. His 42 walks are also a team high, according to Baseball-Reference.com. Losing him is a huge blow to the offense, as the Astros lack a ready-made replacement. While Presley is a decent player, he lacks the pop of Springer.
