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Blue Jays place Guerrero Jr. on injured list
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Blue Jays place Guerrero Jr. on injured list

From Global News · () English

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  • Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was placed on the seven-day injured list with a concussion.
  • The Toronto Blue Jays first baseman sustained the injury during Friday's game against the New York Yankees.
  • Guerrero Jr. was batting .263 with seven home runs and 46 RBIs before the injury.

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is sidelined after suffering a concussion during Saturday's game against the New York Yankees. He was placed on the seven-day injured list, casting a shadow over the team's lineup.

The injury occurred in the sixth inning of Friday's 3-1 victory when Yankees shortstop George Lombard Jr.'s knee and thigh struck Guerrero Jr.'s head as he slid into third base. Guerrero Jr. managed to get up and score the tying run, but winced as he crossed the plate, signaling the severity of the impact.

Manager John Schneider confirmed Guerrero Jr. experienced a headache following the incident, which persisted into Saturday. Before his injury, Guerrero Jr. was having a solid season, batting .263 with seven home runs and 46 RBIs. Charles McAdoo has taken over at first base, and outfielder Daz Cameron was added to the roster for Saturday's game. Right-hander Lazaro Estrada was designated for assignment to make space on the 40-man roster.

a little bit of a headache

— John SchneiderManager John Schneider described Guerrero Jr.'s condition after the game.
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