The Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 4-1 at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario, on Saturday.
Before Saturday’s game, the Blue Jays placed first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. on the 7-day concussion injured list. Guerrero left Friday’s win over the Yankees after being kneed in the head by New York shortstop George Lombard Jr. in a baserunning collision near third base.
After Saturday’s game, Blue Jays manager John Schneider opened up about Guerrero’s injury.
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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] was going through the testing, he felt a little bit, I don’t want to say worse, but felt a bit worse than he did (Friday), which is to be expected … Hopefully it’s a minimal stay,” Schneider said to reporters, including Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi.
Toronto selected the contract of outfielder Daz Cameron as a corresponding move to Guerrero being placed on the IL. The Blue Jays designated right-hander Lazaro Estrada to clear a 40-man roster spot.
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GettyTORONTO, ON – AUGUST 14: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. #27 of the Toronto Blue Jays runs home to score a run in the sixth inning during a game against the New York Yankees at Rogers Centre on August 14, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)
Guerrero has had a rough season at the plate for his standards, slashing just .263/.337/.356 with seven home runs and 46 RBI across 115 games.
Guerrero has dealt with numerous injuries this year but avoided an IL stint until his concussion.
GettyTORONTO, CANADA – AUGUST 11: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. #27 of the Toronto Blue Jays celebrates following their MLB game against the Boston Red Sox at Rogers Centre on August 11, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images)
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.
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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GettyTORONTO, ONTARIO – AUGUST 12: Louis Varland #77 of the Toronto Blue Jays celebrates the win with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. #27 after a game against the Boston Red Sox at Rogers Centre on August 12, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)
The Blue Jays are tied with the Minnesota Twins, Texas Rangers and Detroit Tigers for the third American League Wild Card spot with a 61-64 record.
The Blue Jays have won seven of their last 10 games. They are in the middle of a three-game series with the Blue Jays.
Toronto is up 2-0 in the series, as the club won 3-1 on Friday before its 4-1 victory on Saturday.
The finale is slated to begin at 1:37 p.m. EDT on Sunday.
Toronto Blue Jays Manager Drops Honest Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Quote After Yankees Win