Vladimir Guerrero Jr. injury could have major impact on WBC, Blue Jays
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (Picture by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Photographs)
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Blue jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was injured in the team’s spring training game against the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday afternoon.
It’s unclear if the injury is serious enough to cost Vladdy serious time. The only way it’ll have a major impact on the Blue Jays is if Guerrero Jr. were to miss Opening Day, or be forced for some prolonged period of time.
Guerrero hurt his leg heading into second base. The team described it as right knee discomfort.
UPDATE: INF Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was removed from today’s game with right knee discomfort.
— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) March 3, 2023
Base-running isn’t precisely Vladdy’s power, nevertheless it’s a necessity in any period of baseball. Guerrero Jr. was scheduled to go away for the World Baseball Traditional this weekend. Any injury — or threat of creating his knee worse — could impact his resolution to play for the Dominican Republic so near the beginning of the MLB common season.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. injury: Will he play in WBC?
The Dominican Republic’s lineup is loaded, with or with out Guerrero Jr. in it. As a lot as he needs to play, if this injury is deemed even a gentle one, it makes essentially the most sense for him to remain house and watch, somewhat than threat his time with the Blue Jays.
#Bluejays announce that Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has been faraway from the sport with proper knee discomfort.
Vladdy is meant to go away this weekend to affix Crew Dominican Republic in Miami preparing for the #WBC.
— Mike Wilner (@Wilnerness) March 3, 2023
Guerrero Jr.’s injury is just the latest in a protracted string on spring coaching illnesses. Gavin Lux was the worst of all of them, as he’s out for the season with a torn ACL and MCL.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. injury: Will he miss Blue Jays Opening Day?
It’s too early to inform if Guerrero Jr. will miss Opening Day, because the Blue Jays haven’t launched extra data as to his injury. Toronto has excessive expectations this season, particularly after an enormous free company and buying and selling for former Diamondbacks outfielder Daulton Varsho.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is the centerpiece of that group.
