Toronto Blue Jays’ power hitter Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has been cleared to play after coming off the seven-day injured list and is set to take the field on Saturday against the New York Yankees.
Guerrero sustained an injury during a recent game against the Yankees when he collided with New York’s rookie shortstop George Lombard Jr. in a peculiar play at third base in the sixth inning. Despite the incident causing his helmet to come off, Guerrero managed to score a crucial run before leaving the game.
After successfully passing his concussion tests, Guerrero rejoined the team on Friday. He also participated in a minor league rehabilitation game for single-A Dunedin, where he doubled and took some swings in the batting cage to ensure his readiness for the upcoming game.
Following a 3-1 loss to the Yankees in the series opener on Friday, Guerrero was placed second in the batting order for Saturday’s game. In a corresponding roster move, the Blue Jays sent infielder/outfielder Davis Schneider down to triple-A Buffalo.
Guerrero’s season statistics show a batting average of .263 with seven home runs and 46 RBIs. Prior to the injury, he was on a hot streak, hitting .310 (7 for 29) in his last seven games.
