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Blue Jays manager John Schneider announces Vladimir Guerrero Jr's return date
The Toronto Blue Jays have been without Vladimir Guerrero Jr for a couple series now but according to manager John Schneider he is expected to return for the series against the Minnesota Twins.
The Blue Jays had Guerrero step in to pinch hit at the end of their final game this afternoon against the Miami Marlins which got everyone hopes up that he is ready to return.
John Schneider states Vladimir Guerrero Jr should be back for series against the Twins
The Blue Jays lost their final game of the series to the Marlins, Dropping the sweep but after the game Schneider shared some extremely positive news regarding Guerrero.
According to Schneider post game interview, the team played it safe by having Guerrero only pinch hit today but they expect him to be back in the lineup and available against the Twins.
Blue Jays played it safe by not asking Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to take the field after pinch hitting today, but manager John Schneider indicated that Guerrero Jr. should be available vs. Twins. "Going forward, I'd expect him to be back in there," Schneider said.
While Guerrero's first plate appearance did not go as planned as he ended up popping out, it looks like he is ready to return.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. came to the plate as the go-ahead run in his first game action since suffering a hamstring injury last Monday
He battled but ultimately popped out
He battled but ultimately popped out
The Blue Jays game 1 against the Twins takes place tomorrow at 7:07 PM at the Rogers Centre and it looks like all signs to Guerrero making his return to the lineup.
While the team has been playing well without Guerrero, adding him to the lineup will only help.
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