Guerrero went 3-for-6 with a homer and six RBI in Tuesday's 20-1 victory over Tampa Bay.
Guerrero got Toronto's offensive explosion started with an RBI single in the first inning before cranking a grand slam off Luke Raley in the Jays' nine-run ninth. It's an encouraging display from Guerrero after he went 2-for-17 without driving in a run over his previous four games. Overall, the 24-year-old first baseman is slashing .300/.368/.500 with eight home runs and 33 RBI through 204 plate appearances this year.
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Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero: Back in lineup Friday
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Guerrero (knee) is back in the lineup for Friday's game against the Orioles, Mike Wilner of the Toronto Star reports.
Guerrero didn't play Wednesday, but he was able to pinch hit Thursday and ran the bases before Friday's game. He'll be the designated hitter in this one, with Brandon Belt handling first base.
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Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero: Running bases pregame
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Guerrero (knee) ran the bases at Rogers Centre before Friday's game, Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun reports.
Longley added that Guerrero was running the bases "aggressively." The Blue Jays have not released their lineup for Friday's game versus the Orioles yet, but given that he served as a pinch hitter Thursday, Guerrero would seem to have a good shot at playing.
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Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero: Drives in run as pinch hitter
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Guerrero (knee) was brought on as a pinch hitter in the seventh inning of Thursday's loss to the Yankees and drove in a run with a sacrifice fly.
The first baseman sat out Wednesday's game after tweaking his knee Tuesday while attempting to field a bunt, but the fact that the Blue Jays were willing to let Guerrero hit a day later is a strong sign his absence should be brief. He's slashing .312/383/.516 on the year with seven homers and 27 RBI in 41 games.
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Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero: Takes swings Thursday
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Guerrero (knee) participated in batting practice and did some running Thursday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Guerrero is out of the Jays' lineup for Thursday's contest, but it's possible he's available for a pinch-hit opportunity. The 24-year-old slugger was pulled from Tuesday's game against New York due to right knee discomfort, but a trip to the injured list doesn't seem likely at this point.
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Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero: Out again Thursday
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Guerrero (knee) remains out of the Blue Jays' lineup for Thursday's game against the Yankees.
An MRI on Vlad Jr.'s right knee came back negative, but he remains a bit sore, so he'll get at least one more day of rest. Brandon Belt is at first base and Alejandro Kirk will be the designated hitter.
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Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero: Out Wednesday, but MRI returns clean
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Guerrero is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Yankees, but Blue Jays manager John Schneider said that an MRI on the24-year-old's right knee came back negative, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports.
Guerrero left Tuesday's 6-3 loss after feeling soreness in the knee. Though he'll take Wednesday off, the good news is that Guerrero appears to have avoided a major injury and is being considered day-to-day. Brandon Belt will fill in for Guerrero at first base Wednesday.
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Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero: Leaves with right knee discomfort
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Guerrero will undergo an MRI after leaving Tuesday's game against the Yankees with right knee discomfort, Mike Wilner of the Toronto Star reports. He went 1-for-4 with an RBI before exiting.
It appears Guerrero tweaked his knee while attempting to field a bunt in the eighth inning, and Brandon Belt replaced the first baseman to begin the ninth inning. Guerrero should be considered day-to-day, but the infielder told reporters he's unsure on his status going forward. The results of the MRI will obviously help determine how quickly he gets back in the lineup.
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Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero: Returns to lineup
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Guerrero (wrist) is back in the Blue Jays' lineup for Tuesday's game in Philadelphia, Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun reports.
Guerrero missed the previous two contests with a sore left wrist but is feeling well enough to give it a go Tuesday. He will be at first base and batting second against Aaron Nola.
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Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero: Gets another day to rest wrist
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Guerrero (wrist) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates.
With an off day looming Monday to afford Guerrero an additional day to rest his aching left wrist, the Blue Jays won't rush the star slugger back into the lineup for the series finale in Pittsburgh. While Guerrero sits for the second day in a row, Brandon Belt will draw a start at first base. Guerrero is still expected to return to the lineup for Tuesday's series opener in Philadelphia.
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Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero: Likely available off bench
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Guerrero (wrist) is likely available to pinch hit Saturday against the Pirates, but he may be held out of Sunday's game as well since Toronto has an off day Monday, Mike Wilner of the Toronto Star reports.
This is just the fourth game Guerrero has missed since the start of the 2020 season. It would be a good sign if he at least appears as a pinch hitter this weekend. The Blue Jays play only five games next week, with a two-game series in Philadelphia starting Tuesday.
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Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero: Scratched with wrist discomfort
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Guerrero was scratched from Saturday's lineup against the Pirates with left wrist discomfort.
Guerrero is hitting .412 with two home runs and six RBI over his last four games, and it's unclear how serious the injury is or when he sustained it. Cavan Biggio is starting at first base in his absence.
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Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero: Homer, double in loss
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Guerrero went 2-for-5 with a home run, a double and two RBI in Thursday's 11-5 loss to the Red Sox.
Guerrero got the Blue Jays on the board with a fourth-inning solo shot and added an RBI double in the fifth. It's his second straight game with a homer and his third straight contest with multiple hits. The first baseman is up to a .320/.393/.539 slash line with seven long balls, 20 RBI, 23 runs scored, seven doubles and two stolen bases through 32 games this season.
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Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero: Slams sixth homer
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Guerrero went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's loss to the Red Sox.
Guerrero gave Toronto a 2-0 lead with a 450-foot bomb to left field in the third inning, but Boston mounted a comeback to take the victory. The long ball broke an eight-game homerless streak for the star first baseman, and he had batted just .235 over that stretch. Guerrero nonetheless has registered a standout .317/.393/.512 slash line on the season, adding six homers, 18 RBI, 22 runs and two stolen bases.
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Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero: Doubles twice Wednesday
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Guerrero went 2-for-5 with two doubles, two RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's win over the White Sox.
Guerrero extended Toronto's lead to 3-0 with a two-run, two-out double in the third inning. The 24-year-old first baseman has hit safely in six straight games, going 8-for-25 with two homers and four doubles in that span. Guerrero is off to another fast start this season, slashing .333/.407/.535 with five home runs, 15 RBI and 18 runs scored through 113 plate appearances.
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Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero: Opens scoring with homer
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Guerrero went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 5-1 win over the Yankees.
Guerrero broke a scoreless tie in the sixth inning with a two-run homer, a 112.7 MPH line drive off Clarke Schmidt. It's Guerrero's fifth home run of the season and his third in his last five games. The 24-year-old first baseman is off to a hot start, slashing .341/.424/.541 with 13 RBI and 16 runs scored through his first 99 plate appearances this season.
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Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero: Gives Toronto early lead with homer
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Guerrero went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and an additional run scored in Friday's 6-1 win over the Yankees.
Guerrero opened the scoring with a two-run homer off Domingo German in the first inning, marking his fourth long ball of the year. Through 20 games (91 plate appearances), Guerrero is slashing .346/.429/.513 and has almost as many walks (nine) as strikeouts (10). He's cooled off a bit lately, however, with just three hits, including two homers, over his last four games.
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Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero: Blasts second homer
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Guerrero went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and a second run scored in Thursday's win over the Royals.
The first baseman has been locked in to begin the season. Guerrero's .407 batting average (11-for-27) through seven games is impressive and comes with two homers, a steal, five runs and six RBI, but he also boasts an eye-popping 5:1 BB:K. With hits in five straight games and homers in two straight, the 24-year-old seems poised to put together a massive month of April.
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Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero: Goes deep for first time in 2023
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Guerrero went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in a 3-0 win against Kansas City on Wednesday.
The Blue Jays clung to a narrow 1-0 lead through seven innings before Guerrero gave the team a little breathing room with his 389-foot solo shot in the eighth. The slugger managed two other hits in the contest, and he's now reached base in all six of the Blue Jays' contests to start the campaign. Guerrero is rolling right along as one of the league's top hitters in 2023, slashing .364/.483/.545 with five RBI and a stolen base through 29 plate appearances.
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Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero: Swipes bag Monday
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Guerrero went 1-for-4 with a walk, an RBI and a stolen base in Monday's loss to the Royals.
It's a little wild that Guerrero stole his first base of the season before hitting his first home run, but his fantasy GMs know the latter will be coming soon enough. The 24-year-old first baseman has gotten on base at a .450 clip through Toronto's first four games, going 4-for-14 with a double, four walks and a HBP while collecting four RBI. Guerrero did steal a surprising eight bags in 11 attempts last year, and MLB's rule changes to boost the running game might allow him to reach double digits in 2023.
