Blue Jays put six-time All-Star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. on 7-day IL because of concussion symptoms
TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays put six-time All-Star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. on…
Toronto Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was placed on the seven-day injured list on Saturday due to concussion symptoms. The All-Star outfielder had been experiencing headaches following a collision with New York Yankees shortstop George Lombard Jr. during Friday's game. Lombard tried to leap over Guerrero at third base, causing his knee and thigh to strike Guerrero's head, dislodging his helmet in the process.
Despite scoring the tying run, Guerrero appeared dazed after crossing home plate. In Guerrero's place at first base for the seventh inning was Charles McAdoo. Manager John Schneider confirmed that Guerrero continued to have a headache Saturday. To accommodate Guerrero's absence, the team called up outfielder Daz Cameron from Triple-A Buffalo, while designating right-handed pitcher Lazaro Estrada for assignment.
Additionally, Ricky Tiedemann was recalled from Buffalo and right-handed pitcher Chase Lee was optioned to Triple-A. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has a .263 batting average, seven home runs, and 46 RBIs for the season.
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