Springer named AL player of the week after Blue Jays sweep seven-game homestand

NEW YORK — Toronto outfielder/designated hitter George Springer has been named the American League player of the week after his dominant stretch at the plate helped the Blue Jays complete a perfect seven-game homestand.
The 35-year-old hit .429 (12-for-28) with five homers, 13 runs batted in, four walks, nine runs scored, a stolen base, a .964 slugging percentage and a .500 on-base percentage.
He proved instrumental as the Blue Jays swept a four-game series with the New York Yankees at hom