The Toronto Blue Jays placed outfielder George Springer on the paternity leave list on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, ahead of the team's series finale against the New York Mets.
To fill the active roster spot, the front office recalled outfielder Jonatan Clase from Triple-A Buffalo, according to reports from CP24, CBS Sports, and Bluebird Banter.
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Paternity Leave Rules
Major League Baseball regulations dictate that players assigned to the paternity list must remain away from the team for a window lasting between one and three days.
Springer was initially expected to enter paternity leave over the preceding weekend but remained with the organization for several additional days before departing to welcome his third child.
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Prior to his leave, Springer maintained a . 221 batting average, recording eight home runs and 21 RBI across 63 games during the 2026 season.
Clase joins the Major League roster after appearing in 53 games with Triple-A Buffalo this year, where he posted a .
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223 batting average alongside five home runs and 23 RBI.
