The East-leading Blue Jays activated outfielder George Springer on Saturday after he missed the previous 16 games on the concussion list after getting drilled in the head by a pitch. The four-time All-Star was batting .291 with 18 home runs and an .887 OPS when he was hit in the head by a 96 mph fastball from Orioles pitcher Kade Strowd on July 28.

When you’re one of the best teams in baseball, roster moves get tricky. Joey Loperfido woke up this morning batting .358 with a .915 OPS over 30 games for the Blue Jays, but he’s been optioned to Triple-A for George Springer,

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