Blue Jays Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Injured in Collision With Yankees Shortstop
The Blue Jays placed Vladimir Guerrero Jr. on the injured list one day after he collided with Yankees shortstop George Lombard Jr.
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was placed on the seven-day injured list on Saturday, just one day after colliding with New York Yankees shortstop George Lombard Jr. during a game on Friday, Aug. 14. Guerrero underwent concussion tests after the Blue Jays' 3-1 victory but did not announce the injury until hours before their rematch on Saturday.
To accommodate the roster change, outfielder Daz Cameron was added to the Blue Jays' major league roster, making room for the assignment of pitcher Lazaro Estrada. Additionally, former top-100 prospect Ricky Tiedemann was promoted to the team, while right-hander Chase Lee was optioned to Triple-A. Tiedemann, who was the Blue Jays' No. 1 prospect in 2023, had a challenging 2024 and 2025 due to injuries.
Tiedemann, a left-handed pitcher, allowed four runs over three innings in three Triple-A games this season. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. expressed his gratitude, acknowledging the support from his family and fans. Cameron, the son of former major league outfielder Mike Cameron, has a .200 batting average with 11 home runs and 42 RBIs in 160 MLB games across the Detroit Tigers, Oakland A’s, and Milwaukee Brewers.
The Blue Jays' current record stands at 60-64, placing them only one game behind the Detroit Tigers for the final Wild Card berth in the American League.
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