Toronto's Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is slated to rejoin the lineup this Saturday. The slugger has successfully passed concussion testing following a recent collision on the field.
Guerrero Jr.'s clearance following the collision with George Lombard Jr.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is expected to return to the Toronto Blue Jays active roster after passing his final concussion tests. The six-time All-Star was sidelined following a collision with New York Yankees rookie shortstop George Lombard Jr. during a game last Friday. The incident occurred at third base when Lombard Jr.'s knee and thigh struck Guerrero's head,causing his helmet to become dislodged during the play.
Manager John Schneider noted that Guerrero felt good prior to the Blue Jays opening their three-game series against the Yankees. Before the injury, Guerrero Jr. was performing at a high level, maintaining a .310 batting average over his previous seven games. According to the report, his season statistics currently stand at a .263 average with seven home runs and 46 RBIs. His return follows a successful rehabilitation stint with the Single-A Dunedin team, where he recorded a double in a minor league game on Thursday.
Josh Smith's hamstring injury and the recall of Davis Schneider
The Blue Jays are facing immediate roster instability as infielder Josh Smith has been placed on the 10-day injured list. Smith is dealing with left hamstring inflammation, an injury sustained during a 7-6 loss to Tampa Bay on Wednesday. Although Smith completed that game, the team has had to adjust their infield depth to compensate for his absence.
To address the resulting gaps, Toronto has recalled outfielder Davis Schneider from Triple-A Buffalo. Schneider's promotion comes as the team seeks more consistent production, as he is currently hitting .142 in 61 games with the major league club. however, he showed more strength in the minors, where he hit .219 with six home runs in 37 games for Buffalo. This roster move also coincided with the decision to option reliever Brendan Cellucci to Triple-A.
Spencer Arrighetti's return to the Toronto bullpen
Pitcher Spencer Arrighetti has been activated from the injured list after recovering from an irritated right foot. Arrighetti, a deadline acquisition from the Houston Astros in exchange for outfielder Daulton Varsho, is expected to provide bulk relief. The team plans to utilize him in a relief role following the appearance of opener Mason Fluharty.
The missing details on Josh Smith's recovery timeline
While the Blue Jays have made several roster adjustments, several specifics regarding the team's health remain unverified. The report does not specify how long Josh Smith is expected to remain on the 10-day injured list due to his hamstring issue. Additionally, it remains unclear how the Blue Jays will restructure their infield rotation to cover Smith's position in the immediate future.
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