Sho Ali

Why didn't they play today?

We knew Barger was scratched from the lineup well before the game.

After the lineup had already come out, though, with right elbow soreness and, of course, no Springer today as well.

Let's hear from the Skipper on injury updates for those two players.

So there you go.

That's the update.

So I guess I kind of understand with the veteran players on top of the injury and then he gets beamed on the toe, which is already broken again.

I kind of understand them bubble wrapping him a little bit on top of that.

It's not as though he's been swinging the hottest of sticks either.

Right.

So I kind of get it with Springer.

You know, I'm not too upset with the Barger thing either because, I mean, gosh, you get to go for an MRI.

I mean, that doesn't sound great, if I'm being completely honest.

Now, maybe it's just a precautionary thing.

If you have it, they might as well check you out.

But, yeah, you hope there's not another stint on the IL coming for Barger.

Now, we'll see what...

what this means for their availability.

I mean, I got to imagine Springer will bat leadoff tomorrow.

If he was available on the 9th, I'm guessing he'll bat leadoff tomorrow and all will be well with, I mean, Justin mentioned Gosman.