Did Blue Jays star George Springer just drop a million-dollar hint that his time in Toronto is coming to an end?
The four-time all-star — whose massive six-year, $150-million contract ends after this season — reportedly has put his midtown Toronto mansion on the market for $6.445 million.
Springer, who is currently out of action with a fractured big toe, reportedly bought the Lawrence Park South area home in January 2022, a year after signing with the Jays.
Mansion Global reports that Springer and his wife, Charlise, paid $6.43 million for the 5,300-square-foot, stone Georgian colonial-style house at the time.
The five-bedroom, six-bathroom house was built in 2005 and was “comprehensively renovated” in 2019, according to brokerage SAGE Real Estate.
What are some key features?
The redesign took the classic interiors and added “contemporary twists” by using bold marble and other stone accents in the kitchen and bathrooms.
According to the listing on Realtor.ca, which was posted on Wednesday, the primary bedroom – which occupies its own wing – “makes a statement” with vaulted 12-foot ceilings, a peaceful reading corner, fully renovated ensuite bathroom and a custom dressing room.
“We often hear ‘bedroom retreat,’ but this one actually delivers,” real-estate broker Jason Fata said, per Mansion Global.
The secondary bedrooms also include a nursery and a children’s room with custom built-ins.
The house also features a finished lower level, which currently is set up as a playroom but could be converted to a home gym, according to the listing.
According to the outlet, Springer declined to comment on the listing.
How is Springer’s season going?
Springer has started throwing and doing some light running as his recovery from the fractured toe ramps up. The initial timeline for a potential return to the lineup was a minimum of three weeks, which should see him back in early May.
Through 14 games before suffering the injury on April 11, Springer had posted a batting average of just .185 with two home runs and six RBIs.
During his six seasons in Toronto, Springer has a batting average of .261 with 121 home runs in 664 games. He played the hero during Game 7 of last year’s ALCS against the Seattle Mariners, hitting a clutch home run to help the team advance to the World Series.