Vladimir Guerrero Jr. News Surfaces After Absence From Blue Jays’ Lineup originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Toronto Blue Jays' bats propelled them to first place in the AL East over the last few days, especially against the New York Yankees. They scored at least eight runs in three of the four games in the series and won all four.

Tough news for Vladimir Guerrero Jr., as one of his bullpen teammates is sidelined after one of those bizarre off-field accidents and now needs an MRI while on the injured list.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was absent from the Toronto Blue Jays' game against the Los Angeles Angels on Friday, which they won 4-3.

Blue Jays Turn Heads With Vladimir Guerrero Jr. News Before Angels Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Toronto Blue Jays are arguably MLB's hottest team. Winners of six-straight games, including four over the New York Yankees, Toronto has climbed to first place in the American League East division.

Guerrero has earned his fifth All-Star Game appearance, which puts him in the middle of some impressive history.

Toronto Blue Jays superstar first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. left the game after being hit by a pitch on Thursday.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s most recent Home Run Derby appearance was during the 2023 edition, which he won. This victory was particularly historic as he and his father, Vladimir Guerrero Sr. (who won in 2007), became the first father-son duo to claim the Derby title.

The Blue Jays took first place in the AL East after sweeping the Yankees but the team will be without Vladimir Guerrero Jr. on Friday.