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Blue Jays' outfielder Springer on paternity list, Lukes activated from triple-A

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have place outfielder George Springer on the paternity list and activated Nathan Lukes from triple-A. Lukes has appeared in 23 games for Toronto this season with three hits and an RBI in 19 at bats.
Canadian Press
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Toronto Blue Jays' George Springer runs out a one-run double against the Detroit Tigers in the third inning of a baseball game, Friday, July 7, 2023, in Detroit. The Toronto Blue Jays have place outfielder Springer on the paternity list and activated Nathan Lukes from triple-A. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Paul Sancya

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have place outfielder George Springer on the paternity list and activated Nathan Lukes from triple-A.

Lukes has appeared in 23 games for Toronto this season with three hits and an RBI in 19 at bats.

The 28-year-old's batting average with the Buffalo Bisons this season is .338.

Toronto (49-40) rode a four game win streak heading into Saturday's road game against the Detroit Tigers.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 8, 2023.

The Canadian Press