Blue Jays Slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Passes Final Concussion Tests, Expected to Return Saturday
Guerrero took swings after a rehab game and felt normal, manager John Schneider said, as Toronto made four roster moves.
- On Friday, Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider announced Vladimir Guerrero Jr. passed his final concussion tests and is expected to return from the seven-day injured list on Saturday.
- Guerrero sustained the injury last Friday during a collision with New York Yankees rookie shortstop George Lombard Jr. at third base, where his helmet dislodged after the impact to his head.
- The six-time All-Star completed a minor league rehabilitation game for Single-A Dunedin on Thursday, going 1-for-1 with a double; he is batting.263 across 115 games this season with seven home runs and 46 RBIs.
- Alongside Guerrero's return, Toronto Blue Jays placed newly acquired infielder Josh Smith on the 10-day injured list, activated pitcher Spencer Arrighetti from the injured list, and recalled outfielder Davis Schneider from Triple-A Buffalo.
- Manager John Schneider said the slugger 'feels pretty normal' regarding his recovery as the team continues its weekend series against the Yankees in the Bronx.
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Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. passes final concussion tests, expected to return Saturday
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. passed his final concussion tests and the Blue Jays’ slugger is expected to return from the seven-day injured list on Saturday.
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"Blue Jays' Guerrero Jr. on Injured List with Concussion"
The Toronto Blue Jays placed Vladimir Guerrero Jr., a six-time All-Star, on the seven-day injured list on Saturday due to symptoms of a concussion. In his absence, outfielder Daz Cameron was called up from Triple-A Buffalo. To accommodate Cameron on the 40-man roster, Lazaro Estrada, a right-hander, was designated for assignment. Additionally, left-hander Ricky Tiedemann was recalled from Buffalo, while right-hander Chase Lee was sent down to Tr…
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