On Friday night, the Toronto Blue Jays will open up a series with the San Diego Padres in California.
They are coming off a 10-0 win over the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday at Oracle Park.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (who batted 3rd) finished with one home run and two RBIs.
Toronto Blue Jays Announce Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Decision
GettyVladimir Guerrero Jr. #27 of the Toronto Blue Jays reacts as he trots around the bases after hitting a two-run home run against the San Francisco Giants in the top of the ninth inning at Oracle Park on July 08, 2026 in San Francisco, California.
For Friday’s game, the Blue Jays have announced their starting lineup.
Via Underdog MLB: “Blue Jays 7/10 E. Clement SS V. Guerrero Jr. 1B K. Okamoto 3B G. Springer DH A. Kirk C D. Varsho CF L. Urías 2B M. Straw RF J. Clase LF S. Bieber SP”
E. Clement SS V. Guerrero Jr. 1B K. Okamoto 3B G. Springer DH A. Kirk C D. Varsho CF L. Urías 2B M. Straw RF J. Clase LF
S. Bieber SP
Guerrero Jr. has been moved up to the 2nd spot in the order on Friday.
He comes into the night batting .262 with 85 hits, five home runs, 37 RBIs, 48 runs and six stolen basses in 88 games.
The 27-year-old is in the middle of his 8th MLB season (all with the Blue Jays).
Last season, they reached the World Series.
Social Media Reacts To Lineup
GettyVladimir Guerrero Jr. #27 of the Toronto Blue Jays reacts after hitting a single that allowed George Springer #4 (not pictured) to score, tying the game against the Chicago Cubs in the eighth inning at Wrigley Field on June 20, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.
Here’s what people were saying about the team’s lineup:
@_kevinagustin: “Come on, Blue Jays!! Let’s begin the last weekend before the All Star break with a W”
@jaysclements: “I’m loving that they are keeping ernie leadoff”
@oilersjayscan: “Still sticking with Clement at lead-off and George clean-up, I like it!! Vladdy started to prove me wrong on Wednesday as I’d hoped, now I hope he will keep doing so. Need to take advantage of a struggling Padres team before the break here!! Use that dragon power again, boys!”
Blue Jays Right Now
GettyVladimir Guerrero Jr. #27 of the Toronto Blue Jays hits a fly ball in the eighth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on June 18, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts.
The Blue Jays are the third-place team in the American League East with a 44-49 record in 93 games.
They have gone 5-5 over their last ten games (and are 20-24 in 44 games on the road).
Toronto Blue Jays Announce Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Decision Before Padres Series