Astros Get Positive Update on George Springer Following Concerning Head Injury

Houston Astros star George Springer is a fairly irreplaceable person at the top of their postseason lineup, even amid the team's many clear advantages.

And though one dastardly blow looked like it might knock Springer out for an extended period following an abrupt exit to Tuesday's game, he appears to have checked out alright.

Having averted disaster, Astros GM Jeff Luhnow now claims Springer should return in a matter of days from what was initially feared to be a concussion.

Springer, who traveled with the team back to Houston, likely should not play Thursday, given the strong grasp his club has on the AL West. With October the primary focus at this point, expect the team's top prospect, Kyle Tucker, to get an extended showcase.

For those who haven't seen the initial hit, it seemed fair to fear the worst.

Instead of an extended treatment plan and a lost season, however, Springer is simply taking a few days, at most, to recharge.

Good. The postseason wouldn't have been nearly the same without him.