While George Springer may not be the expensive Blue Jay anymore, he could still be the catalyst for a deep playoff run.

DUNEDIN — As much as the highest-paid player on a team can find himself in such a place, it’s almost as if George Springer has slipped under the radar in the early days of spring training.

Toronto general manager Ross Atkins said a Blue Jays jersey with Anthony Santander’s name on it was “floating around our ...