Blue Jays’ Guerrero Jr. Returns to Lineup Against Yankees Following Head Injury
Guerrero returns after a concussion absence as Toronto seeks more production from a hitter batting .263 with seven home runs.
- The Toronto Blue Jays activated first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. from the 7-day concussion injured list on Saturday ahead of their game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium.
- Guerrero, 27, suffered the concussion on August 14 after colliding with Yankees shortstop George Lombard Jr. during a play at third base, forcing him to miss the past week.
- Following a successful rehab outing Thursday with the Single-A Dunedin Blue Jays, manager John Schneider said, "He's still one of our best players," emphasizing his return to form.
- The club optioned infielder Davis Schneider to Triple-A Buffalo to make room on the roster, reshuffling the lineup as they push for an American League Wild Card spot.
- Despite Guerrero's recent hitting struggles with just seven home runs this season, the Blue Jays have won seven straight series, positioning themselves as a potential World Series threat.
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Blue Jays activate Vladimir Guerrero Jr. from 7-day concussion IL - Regional Media News
The Toronto Blue Jays activated first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. from the seven-day concussion injured list on Saturday ahead of their game against the host New York Yankees. Guerrero, 27, collided with Yankees shortstop George Lombard Jr. during a play at third base on Aug. 14. Guerrero was removed from the game with concussion symptoms after hitting his head hard on Lombard's left knee and thigh. He was placed on the IL last Saturday. Guerr…
Blue Jays activate Vladimir Guerrero Jr. from 7-day concussion IL
The Toronto Blue Jays activated first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. from the seven-day concussion injured list on Saturday ahead of their game against the host New York Yankees. Guerrero, 27, collided with Yankees shortstop George Lombard Jr. during...
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Blue Jays’ Guerrero Jr. returns to lineup against Yankees following head injury
NEW YORK - Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has been reinstated from the seven-day injured list and will be active Saturday against the New York Yankees.
Blue Jays Manager Drops Honest Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Quote Amid Yankees Series
Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider made an honest Vladimir Guerrero Jr. statement during the Yankees series. The post Blue Jays Manager Drops Honest Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Quote Amid Yankees Series appeared first on HEAVY.
Blue Jays hold on for win over Yankees in Guerrero Jr.'s return
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. cleared all testing required under MLB’s concussion protocol to return to service with the Blue Jays against the Yankees on Saturday. Guerrero’s return reads better than it felt @Arden Zwelling writes.
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