Toronto Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has been cleared to return to action after being sidelined on the seven-day injured list. Guerrero is set to join the team in their upcoming game against the New York Yankees.
The injury occurred during a recent match between the Blue Jays and the Yankees when Guerrero collided with New York’s rookie shortstop, George Lombard Jr., in a play at third base. Despite the impact, Guerrero managed to score a crucial run before leaving the game.
After successfully passing his concussion tests, Guerrero participated in a minor league rehabilitation game for single-A Dunedin, where he demonstrated his readiness by taking swings in the batting cage. Following his return on Friday, he was slotted in the second spot in the batting lineup for the upcoming game against the Yankees.
To accommodate Guerrero’s return, the Blue Jays decided to send infielder/outfielder Davis Schneider down to triple-A Buffalo. Guerrero, who boasts a batting average of .263 with seven home runs and 46 RBIs, was in good form before the injury, hitting .310 in his last seven games.