The Toronto Blue Jays placed Vladimir Guerrero Jr., a six-time All-Star, on the seven-day injured list on Saturday due to concussion symptoms. In his absence, outfielder Daz Cameron was called up from Triple-A Buffalo. To accommodate Cameron on the 40-man roster, Lazaro Estrada, a right-hander, was designated for assignment.
Additionally, left-hander Ricky Tiedemann was recalled from Buffalo while right-hander Chase Lee was sent down to Triple-A. Guerrero exited Friday’s game against the Yankees after a collision with George Lombard Jr., a rookie shortstop for New York, during a play at third base in the sixth inning. Lombard attempted to jump over Guerrero but inadvertently struck him on the head with his knee and thigh, causing Guerrero’s helmet to come off. Despite the collision, Guerrero managed to score a crucial run before being replaced by Charles McAdoo at first base in the following inning.
Following the game, manager John Schneider mentioned that Guerrero experienced a headache, which persisted into Saturday. Guerrero, who currently holds a batting average of .263 with seven home runs and 46 RBIs, will be closely monitored as he recovers from the concussion. Tiedemann, on the other hand, had a record of 0-1 with a 6.43 ERA in seven appearances, including two starts, across different minor league levels this season.