{
  "id": 2443503,
  "title": "Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. passes final concussion tests, expected to return Saturday",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/blue-jays-slugger-vladimir-guerrero-jr-passes-final-concussion-tests",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-21T22:32:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/blue-jays-slugger-vladimir-guerrero-223205299.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Vladimir Guerrero Jr. successfully completed his final concussion tests and the Toronto Blue Jays anticipate his return from the seven-day injured list on Saturday. The slugger rejoined the team on Friday, participating in batting cage sessions after a strong performance in a minor league rehab game for Single-A Dunedin on Thursday. Blue Jays' manager John Schneider reported that Guerrero felt good both before leaving the team to play in Clearwater and during his recent return. The 6-time All-Star left a 3-1 victory over the Yankees last Friday following an unusual collision at third base with New York's shortstop George Lombard Jr. During the incident, Lombard's knee and thigh collided with Guerrero's head, dislodging his helmet but allowing him to score the game-tying run before exiting. Prior to the collision, Guerrero was batting .263 with seven home runs and 46 RBIs. The Blue Jays also made four roster adjustments, placing infielder Josh Smith on the 10-day injured list with left hamstring inflammation, activating pitcher Spencer Arrighetti from the injured list, recalling outfielder Davis Schneider, and optioning reliever Brendan Cellucci to Triple-A.",
  "summary": "Vladimir Guerrero Jr. passed his final concussion tests and the Toronto Blue Jays slugger is expected to return from the seven-day injured list on Saturday. Guerrero returned to the team on Friday and took swings in the batting cage after doubling during a minor league rehabilitation game for Single-A Dunedin on Thursday. “He felt good,” manager John Schneider said before the Blue Jays opened a…",
  "key_points": [
    "Vladimir Guerrero Jr. passes final concussion tests",
    "Blue Jays expect his return on Saturday",
    "Guerrero rejoins team after minor league rehab"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}