Toronto Blue Jays’ star player, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., has been cleared to play after being removed from the seven-day injured list. He is set to participate in the upcoming game against the New York Yankees. Guerrero sustained an injury during a game against the Yankees last week following a collision with George Lombard Jr., a rookie shortstop from New York. The incident occurred during a play at third base in the sixth inning, causing Guerrero’s helmet to come off after Lombard’s knee and thigh made contact with his head. Despite the injury, Guerrero managed to score a run before leaving the game.
After passing his final concussion tests, Guerrero rejoined the team on Friday. He also participated in a minor league rehabilitation game for single-A Dunedin, where he showcased his skills by hitting a double. Following his return, Guerrero was placed second in the batting lineup for Saturday’s game, as the Blue Jays suffered a 3-1 loss to the Yankees in the previous match. In a corresponding roster adjustment, the team sent Davis Schneider, an infielder/outfielder, to triple-A Buffalo.
Guerrero currently holds a batting average of .263 with seven home runs and 46 RBIs. Notably, prior to the injury, he was on a hot streak, hitting .310 in his last seven games.
