Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. passes final concussion tests, expected to return Saturday
Summary
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. of the Toronto Blue Jays passed his final concussion tests and is expected to return to play on Saturday after spending seven days on the injured list. He tested his readiness by playing a minor league rehab game and has been feeling normal since his injury last week.Key Facts
- Guerrero collided with a New York Yankees player at third base last Friday and suffered a concussion.
- He was taken off the Blue Jays' lineup and placed on the seven-day injured list.
- Guerrero recently played in a minor league rehab game and took batting practice before rejoining the Blue Jays.
- He is currently batting .263 with 7 home runs and 46 RBIs this season.
- The Blue Jays made four roster moves, including placing Josh Smith on the 10-day injured list due to a hamstring injury.
- Pitcher Spencer Arrighetti was activated from the injured list and is expected to serve as a bulk reliever.
- Outfielder Davis Schneider was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo to the Blue Jays.
- Reliever Brendan Cellucci was sent back to Triple-A and has not played since being recalled.
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