Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is being activated from the 7-day concussion injured list on Saturday, according to MLB.com’s Keegan Matheson. He will be in Toronto’s lineup for Saturday afternoon’s matchup against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium.
They want to see how Andrés Giménez feels pre-game first before they decide on a counter move.
Guerrero is having the worst season of his career so far, hitting just .263/.337/.356 with seven home runs and 46 RBI across 115 games.
Before Saturday’s game, Blue Jays manager John Schneider made an honest statement on Guerrero.
Toronto Blue Jays’ John Schneider Drops Honest Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Quote During Yankees Series
GettyTORONTO, ONTARIO – AUGUST 12: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. #27 of the Toronto Blue Jays looks on after lining into a double play in the fifth inning of a game against the Boston Red Sox at Rogers Centre on August 12, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)
From Matheson: “Schneider wants to see Guerrero get back to his “normal” self: “That’s all we’re looking for, nothing crazy. It would be great if he went on one of those crazy heaters like he did in the postseason, but it’s about hitting the ball hard, playing defense and being Vlad.””
“That’s all we’re looking for, nothing crazy. It would be great if he went on one of those crazy heaters like he did in the postseason, but it’s about hitting the ball hard, playing defense and being Vlad.” #BlueJays
We all know Guerrero can be much better than he has been this year.
Last season, Guerrero hit .292/.381/.467 with 23 home runs and 84 RBI across 156 games.
GettyTORONTO, ONTARIO – NOVEMBER 01: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. #27 of the Toronto Blue Jays celebrates after Bo Bichette #11 hits a three-run home run against Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers during the third inning in game seven of the 2025 World Series at Rogers Center on November 01, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
During the Blue Jays’ postseason run in 2025, Guerrero slashed .397/.494/.795 across 18 games.
Remarkably, Guerrero hit eight homers during last year’s playoffs, and has hit just seven this season.
GettyTORONTO, ON – AUGUST 14: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. #27 of the Toronto Blue Jays reacts after getting kneed in the head by Ryan McMahon #19 of the New York Yankees in the sixth inning during a game at Rogers Centre on August 14, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)
Guerrero has dealt with numerous injuries this year, which may help explain his struggles.
He recently missed time with a hamstring issue and backed out of the All-Star Game after being voted in as the American League’s starting first baseman due to a back problem.
GettyPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – AUGUST 8: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. #27 of the Toronto Blue Jays reacts in the dugout after hitting a home run during the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on August 8, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Isaiah Vazquez/Getty Images)
Toronto signed Guerrero to a 14-year, $500 million extension in spring 2025.
In his eight-season MLB career, Guerrero has a slash line of .286/.363/.481 with 190 home runs and 637 RBI.
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GettyST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA – AUGUST 20: Kazuma Okamoto #7 celebrates with Andrés Giménez #0 of the Toronto Blue Jays after hitting a home run in the second inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on August 20, 2026 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
The Blue Jays are 6-4 in their last 10 games.
Toronto is 1 1/2 games back of the Texas Rangers for the final American League Wild Card spot with a 63-67 record.
The club is 14 games back of the first-place Tampa Bay Rays in the American League East standings.
Blue Jays Manager Drops Honest Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Quote Amid Yankees Series