Blue Jays activate Springer, option Loperfido to Triple-A

The Toronto Blue Jays reinstated outfielder/designated hitter George Springer from the seven-day concussion injured list and optioned outfielder Joey Loperfido to Triple-A Buffalo, the team announced Saturday.

Springer will be active for Saturday's game versus the Texas Rangers. He played two games with Triple-A Buffalo on a rehab assignment and hit a home run Friday.

The 35-year-old had been out since July 28 after taking a 96-mph pitch to the head from Baltimore Orioles right-hander Kade Strowd.

Springer is in the midst of one of the best seasons of his career, slashing .291/.383/.506 with 18 home runs, 57 RBIs, and 12 steals in 101 games.

Loperfido had been on the Blue Jays' roster since July 6. The 26-year-old slashed .358/.409/.506 with three home runs, 10 RBIs, and one steal in 30 contests.