The Toronto Blue Jays placed Vladimir Guerrero Jr., a six-time All-Star, on the seven-day injured list on Saturday due to concussion symptoms. In response, outfielder Daz Cameron was called up from Triple-A Buffalo. To accommodate the roster change, right-hander Lazaro Estrada was designated for assignment.
Additionally, the Blue Jays recalled left-hander Ricky Tiedemann from Buffalo and sent right-hander Chase Lee down to Triple-A. Guerrero exited Friday’s 3-1 win against the Yankees after a collision with New York rookie shortstop George Lombard Jr. during a tumultuous play at third base in the sixth inning.
Lombard attempted to leap over Guerrero, sliding into third base, but ended up striking Guerrero’s head with his knee and thigh, causing Guerrero’s helmet to come off. Despite the collision, Guerrero managed to run home and score the tying run before being replaced by Charles McAdoo at first base in the seventh inning.
Following the game, manager John Schneider mentioned that Guerrero had experienced “a little bit of a headache,” which persisted into Saturday. Currently, Guerrero holds a batting average of .263 with seven home runs and 46 RBIs. Meanwhile, Tiedemann has recorded a 0-1 record with a 6.43 ERA in seven games, including two starts, across various minor league levels this season.
