BREAKING: An MRI on Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. revealed no damage to his tight left hamstring, but he remains out of the lineup for tonight’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Blue Jays manager John Schneider announced he is taking a cautious approach, aiming for Guerrero’s potential return tomorrow afternoon for the final game of the three-game series.
Guerrero exited Monday night’s game, a 5-2 loss to the Pirates, in the fifth inning after experiencing hamstring tightness. The incident occurred after a series of impressive defensive plays, including two splits to snag throws from teammates. He briefly returned to the field in the fourth inning but was replaced by Ty France when it was his turn to bat in the fifth.
“We’re just trying to be as careful as we can with him, and I’m glad we got him out of there when we did,” Schneider stated. “I think he was a little reassured, as were we, with the results of the MRI. We can’t afford to miss him for an extended period.”
As of now, Guerrero is enjoying a stellar season, batting .298 with 21 home runs and 69 RBIs over 124 games. Earlier this year, he signed a groundbreaking 14-year, $500 million contract extension, solidifying his status as a cornerstone of the franchise.
The Blue Jays are currently in a strong position, boasting a 73-53 record—the best in the American League—and leading the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox by five games in the AL East standings.
Fans and analysts alike are closely monitoring Guerrero’s status as the Blue Jays look to maintain their competitive edge. Stay tuned for updates regarding his possible return to the lineup tomorrow.
