Report: Blue Jays, George Springer closing in on contract

The Toronto Blue Jays are closing in on signing star outfielder George Springer, MLB Network’s Joel Sherman reports.

source confiirms multiple reports: #BlueJays are closing in on George Springer.

— Joel Sherman (@Joelsherman1) January 20, 2021

Springer deal with #Bluejays not finalized but optimism strong. Thought #Mets would get him when offseason began, but turned to Lindor and without sure DH in NL how do you play Springer/Nimmo/Conforto/Smith/Alonso at same time. Tor has been big-game hunting. This would be huge.

— Joel Sherman (@Joelsherman1) January 20, 2021

Sherman adds that while a deal between the two sides is not done, “optimism is strong.”

One source estimates Blue Jays stand 70 percent chance of getting Springer, based on momentum of negotiations. @Joelsherman1 reporting deal is close. @_bkuh_ reported earlier that agreement is in place. Also on it: @JonMorosi, @jonheyman.

— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) January 20, 2021

More to come…