VLADIMIR GUERRERO NEWS

Doubles in return Guerrero went 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI in Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Pirates.

Impact Making his return to the lineup after dealing with some knee soreness, Guerrero crushed a JT Brubaker pitch off the wall in left field to bring home Whit Merrifield in the third inning. Guerrero's minor injury cost him a chance to play in the WBC, but he doesn't seem to need much more work to be ready for Opening Day -- he's gone 4-for-13 this spring with two homers, plus Wednesday's double.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Open to rejoining Team D.R. Guerrero said Wednesday that with his recent knee injury behind him, he's open to rejoining Team Dominican Republic should they advance in the World Baseball Classic, Hazel Mae of...

Impact A decision will be made after Guerrero has a conversation with Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins and manager John Schneider. It seems unlikely Toronto would clear their star to leave camp given he just returned from a knee injury which cost him nearly two weeks of action. It could also be a moot point, as the Dominican Republic needs to defeat Puerto Rico on Wednesday in order to advance.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins lineup Wednesday Guerrero (knee) is starting Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Pirates, Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun reports.

Impact The young slugger hasn't seen game action since March 3 due to knee inflammation, but he's been cleared to take the field after ramping up his running program over the past couple days. Guerrero will now have two weeks of exhibition games to get ready for Opening Day versus the Cardinals on March 30.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Should rejoin lineup soon Guerrero (knee) is expected to be ready to return to Grapefruit League action in a few days, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

Impact Guerrero ran the bases Sunday without issue and is almost ready to test things out in a game. The slugger has been dealing with right knee inflammation since early March but seems to have mostly put the injury in the rear-view mirror. Those with fantasy drafts this week should feel comfortable selecting Guerrero in the early rounds.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Runs bases Sunday Manager John Schneider said Guerrero (knee) "felt good" after running the bases Sunday and will do so again Monday before the team re-evaluates him for his potential return to game...

Impact The slugger, who will turn 24 years old Thursday, was forced to pull out of the World Baseball Classic after he experienced knee inflammation in early March, but he appears to be nearing full health. Guerrero may be able to return to Grapefruit League games later in the week if all goes well on the bases again Monday.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nearly ready to run bases Guerrero (knee) will run the bases Sunday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

Impact Guerrero had to pull out of the World Baseball Classic due to knee inflammation, but the injury doesn't seem to be too significant. He's continued to make steady progress, including hitting and fielding grounders. Once he shows that he can run without issues, his Grapefruit League debut should soon follow.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 11, 2023 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Should face live pitching Saturday Guerrero (knee) is likely to face live pitching Saturday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

Impact Guerrero hit in the batting cage and fielded grounders Thursday for the second day in a row as he works his way back from right knee inflammation. He'll need to test out the knee with some lateral movements and running on the bases, but if all continues to go well it's possible the slugger will be ready to return to Grapefruit League play sometime next week.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 8, 2023 • THESTAR.COM

Hits in cage Wednesday Guerrero (knee) hit in the batting cage, fielded grounders and did some straight-line running at Blue Jays camp Wednesday, Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun reports.

Impact Guerrero continues to make progress in his recovery from right knee inflammation, though he's still not doing much lateral movement, as all the groundballs during the fielding workout were hit directly at him. While Longley notes that the slugger has no timetable for a return, it's possible that Guerrero could return to Grapefruit League action at some point next week. The next steps will include incorporating more side-to-side movement in the field and on the bases, running with more intensity and then facing live pitching, according to Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca. As long as Guerrero avoids any further setbacks in the coming days, he'll likely be ready to go for Opening Day while occupying a spot in the middle of the Toronto lineup.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hits off tee on Tuesday Guerrero (knee) hit off a tee Tuesday and continues "to feel better," Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.

Impact A report earlier Tuesday suggested that Guerrero could get in some cage work by this weekend, but evidently he didn't need that much time. There's no timetable for when he might be cleared to run the bases and return to game action, but the slugger is trending in the right direction. He should be fine for Opening Day, barring any setbacks.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could resume hitting this weekend Guerrero (knee) could be ready to hit in the batting cage by this weekend, Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun reports.

Impact Guerrero continues to receive treatment on his sore right knee and is making steady progress each day. The injury is considered minor, but the Blue Jays will take things slowly with their star first baseman. Guerrero figures to be ready to return to Grapefruit League play by next week and has plenty of time to get tuned up by Opening Day.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't rush back to game action Guerrero (knee) told reporters on Sunday that he's making progress but won't rush back to game action, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Guerrero said that he's thankful that the injury is not worse. The star first baseman wanted to play for the Dominican Republic in the upcoming World Baseball Classic, but he said that the Blue Jays are his priority. The 23-year-old will likely sit out a few more games in the Grapefruit League, but it does appear likely he'll be ready for the start of the regular season.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. off Dominican Republic WBC roster due to knee inflammation

Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has withdrawn from playing for the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic due to inflammation...

MARCH 4, 2023

Toronto slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. withdraws from WBC

Toronto slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has withdrawn from playing for the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic due to inflammation in his right knee

MARCH 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dealing with inflammation Guerrero (knee) underwent an MRI which revealed nothing more than minor knee inflammation, Mitch Bannon of SI.com reports.

Impact The lack of structural damage is a great sign for Guerrero and his ability to get back on the field shortly. That said, his status for the World Baseball Classic remains in doubt - if there's any question about Guerrero's health, the Blue Jays seem unlikely to send their star first baseman to the tournament.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Injury not considered serious Blue Jays manager John Schneider was optimistic that Guerrero (knee) would be fine after leaving Friday's game during the second inning, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports...

Impact Guerrero will be evaluated by the club Saturday, but there are no plans to send him for an MRI, which is an excellent sign the issue is a minor one. The 23-year-old slugger was expected to leave Blue Jays camp for the World Baseball Classic on Sunday.

MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays' Guerrero leaves game with right knee discomfort

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. left Friday's spring training game against Tampa Bay with right knee discomfort

MARCH 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Exits early Friday Guerrero (undisclosed) left Friday's contest versus the Rays in the second inning, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

Impact He was replaced by minor-leaguer Rainer Nunez after Guerrero looked a bit awkward running the bases. More information on his status will likely be provided following the ballgame.

MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

World Baseball Classic 2023 odds: Dominican Republic favorite to win it all

With a key player opting out for Team USA, the Dominican Republic is the new WBC pretournament betting favorite at FOX Bet.

MARCH 2, 2023

Starts spring with bang Guerrero went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Pirates.

Impact Facing Pittsburgh closer David Bednar in the fourth inning, Guerrero annihilated a hanging curve up in the zone and lined it deep to left-center field. The 23-year-old slugger didn't ascend to superstardom last season as many predicted, but it speaks to his upside that an .819 OPS with 32 homers and 97 RBI was considered a bit of a disappointment. Don't be surprised if he rebounds to something closer to his breakout 2021 campaign.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

The key to Vlad Jr. getting back to 2021 form DUNEDIN, Fla. -- In four years, we’ve met three different versions of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. In 2019, we saw Guerrero arrive with the hopes o...

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • MLB.COM

Longley: No Canada for Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. at WBC He was born in Montreal and has played all of his big league career for Canada’s only team in Major League Baseball.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • WINNIPEGSUN.COM

Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Calls Yankees 'Easiest' Opponent to Face Guerrero’s Blue Jays went 8-11 against the Yankees last season

JANUARY 21, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM