George Springer

Springer's batting average fell off a tad last year, but once he was past his wrist injury, he was explosive, batting .316 with a 1.033 OPS over the final month of the season. His expected statistics were excellent, as he ranked in the top eight percent of the league in xBA, xSLG, and xWOBA. Now with the Blue Jays and an extreme hitter's park (wherever the Blue Jay play this year), he should once again be in line for a stellar year. Home runs and runs scored should again be plentiful, making Springer a rock solid second outfielder in mixed leagues.

George Springer signs six-year, $150 million deal with Blue Jays

Jeff Passan of ESPN confirms the Blue Jays have reached a deal with free agent OF George Springer on a six-year, $150 million contract.

Fantasy Impact

News was leaking out all night about Springer's potential fit with the Blue Jays. Now it's official. Springer was reportedly their top target all offseason and they land their man with a massive contract. This is a great landing spot for his fantasy value, as well as the value of all other Toronto hitters. One figures Springer continues leading off for his new club.