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Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero: Ends power drought in rout
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Guerrero went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 10-0 win over the Giants.
The first baseman snapped a 17-game homer drought, launching just his fifth long ball of the season in the ninth inning off Ryan Walker. Guerrero's had a rough first half -- during that 17-game drought, he managed a weak .194/.250/.226 slash line with only two doubles and five RBI -- but Wednesday's blast could help take some of the pressure off just ahead of the All-Star break.
Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero: Returning to starting nine
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Guerrero (back) will start at first base and bat second in Wednesday's game against the Mets.
The Blue Jays scratched Guerrero from the lineup prior to Tuesday's 3-0 loss after he experienced back tightness, but the issue seems to have resolved itself after a day off. Given the high price fantasy managers paid for him at the draft table, Guerrero still looks like a must-start player in the majority of leagues despite having been a major disappointment thus far with a .268 average, four home runs, six stolen bases, 34 RBI and 45 runs through 81 games.
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Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero: Scratched Tuesday
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Guerrero was scratched from the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mets due to back tightness.
The star first baseman departed Friday's contest against the Cubs due to a back issue, but he didn't miss any additional time until being scratched from Tuesday's starting nine. Guerrero should be considered day-to-day as he continues to be evaluated. Sean Keys will shift to first base for Toronto.
Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero: In Saturday's lineup
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Guerrero (back) will start at first base and bat third Saturday against the Cubs.
Guerrero was forced out of Friday's game early due to a back injury, but it won't prevent him from missing a start. The 27-year-old has been trending downward since the beginning of June, slashing just .189/.241/.302 with six RBI and five runs scored across 14 games this month.
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Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero: Ends power drought Thursday
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Guerrero went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's win over the Red Sox.
The first baseman launched the first pitch he saw from Sonny Gray over the Green Monster in the first inning, giving the Blue Jays a quick lead in an eventual 4-3 victory. It was Guerrero's first long ball since May 17, snapping a 24-game drought, and just his fourth of the year -- a concerning total for a player who averaged 31.8 homers over the prior five seasons. There's still plenty of time left in the campaign for Guerrero to go on a tear and get his power numbers back to their usual level, and Thursday's blast might have been the first sign a summer surge is on its way.
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Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero: Leaves Friday's game with injury
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Guerrero was removed from Friday's contest versus the Cubs in the sixth inning with an apparent back/side injury, Sportsnet reports.
Vlad Jr. popped out on the first pitch of the top of the sixth inning and immediately grabbed at his back/left side area before jogging slowly to first base. He was removed from the game prior to the bottom of the sixth. The Blue Jays should offer more on Guerrero's condition soon. He was hitless in three plate appearances before departing.
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Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero: Back in Tuesday's lineup
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Guerrero (back) is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Red Sox.
After missing the final two games of the most recent series against the Yankees with back tightness, Guerrero is back at first base and batting third in the order. The 27-year-old slugger has struggled with hitting the long ball, as he has yet to hit one over the fence since May 17. Guerrero has slashed .280/.372/.366 in 288 plate appearances on the campaign.
Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero: Expected back Tuesday
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Guerrero (back) was available to pinch hit Sunday and will likely rejoin the starting lineup Tuesday against the Red Sox, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.
The first baseman was getting ready to hit in the ninth inning when the game was close, but he was kept on the bench after the Yankees erupted for five runs in the top of the frame. Guerrero will benefit from Monday's off day after sitting out the last two contests with lower-back tightness. He's batting just .184 (7-for-38) to begin June, with his homer drought standing at 22 games.
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Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero: Not ready to start Sunday
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Guerrero (back) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.
Guerrero will get a second straight day to recuperate from lower-back tightness, an issue that cropped up during Friday's 8-5 win in the series opener. Charles McAdoo will receive the start at first base in place of Guerrero, who is being viewed as day-to-day heading into the Blue Jays' series in Boston that begins Tuesday.
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Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero: Managing back tightness
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Guerrero won't play in Saturday's game against the Yankees due to back tightness, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.
Manager John Schneider said Saturday that Guerrero began having problems with his back Friday, so the Jays will sit him down as a precaution. Schneider added that the slugging first baseman is already beginning to feel better, so an extended absence doesn't seem likely. Charles McAdoo will get the nod at first base and bat eighth while Guerrero rests.
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Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero: Getting rest Saturday
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Guerrero isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Yankees.
Guerrero will take a rare day off Saturday after going 1-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored during Friday's series opener. Charles McAdoo will take over as Toronto's first baseman as a result and bat eighth.
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Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero: Three-hit effort in win
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Guerrero went 3-for-5 with a double and two runs scored in Thursday's win over Atlanta.
His current homer drought stands at 15 games, but Guerrero might be on the verge of a summer rampage. The star first baseman has doubles in four of the last six games, and over his last 10 contests he's slashing .389/.476/.500 with seven runs, albeit with just two RBI.
Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero: Four hits in Saturday's loss
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Guerrero went 4-for-5 with a double and two runs scored in Saturday's 6-5 loss to the Orioles.
The star first baseman appeared to have led the Blue Jays to a win in Baltimore until Jeff Hoffman and the bullpen collapsed in the ninth inning and gave up a five-run, walk-off rally. Guerrero has gone 11 straight games without a homer, but despite the power outage, he's batting .400 (14-for-35) over that stretch with two doubles, two steals, four RBI, eight runs and an 8:3 BB:K.
