18 games into his MLB career, Kazuma Okamoto moved back in the box by more than half a foot.
Ever since? He's been a top-5 hitter, with a .308/.400/.708 line.
On how a big step back might have been a big step forward ..
John Schneider on Patrick Corbin, who's made himself a Very Important Pitcher:
"You need that. We had that with Eric Lauer last year. You need someone who you weren’t really counting on to step in and stabilize you for a bit. If you run with it, you run with it.” #BlueJays
George Springer is coming off the IL and active today.
Eloy Jimeniz has been DFA'd.
Springer is not in the starting lineup, but is available off the bench.