Blue Jays move Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to first base against Astros
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Last updated Aug 4, 2026
The Toronto Blue Jays have reinstated Vladimir Guerrero Jr. as their first baseman ahead of the series opener against the Houston Astros. Guerrero shifts back from designated hitter to his regular position and is batting second in the lineup. He is currently having a challenging season, hitting.264 with six home runs and 44 RBIs. Guerrero recently expressed his desire for patience from fans as he aims to improve in the remaining games of the season. The Blue Jays made multiple roster changes at the trade deadline, including significant trades involving pitcher Kevin Gausman and outfielder Daulton Varsho.
- •Guerrero returns to first base, previously a designated hitter.
- •Toronto's lineup undergoes changes after active trade deadline.
- •Guerrero has 58 games left to improve his performance.
- •Blue Jays traded Varsho to the Astros for pitcher Spencer Arrighetti.
- •Team dealt Gausman to the Cubs for prospects.
- 1:53 AMYahoo Sports — Toronto Blue Jays Announce George Springer Change Before Astros Series
- 1:29 AMYahoo Sports — Blue Jays Announce Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Change Ahead of Astros Series
"On Monday night, the Toronto Blue Jays will open up a series with the Houston Astros in Texas.They most recently lost to the St. Louis Cardinals by a score of 5-1 on Sunday in Canada.George Springer (who started in left field) finished with one hit and one strikeout in four at-bats.Toronto Blue Jays Announce George […] The post Toronto Blue Jays Announce George Springer Change Before Astros Series appeared first on HEAVY.
"The Toronto Blue Jays have made a change to Vladimir Guerrero Jr. ahead of their series opener against the Houston Astros.Toronto is set to begin a three-game road series, and the Blue Jays announced their lineup, and Guerrero is back to playing first base. Guerrero was the DH on Sunday, but he’s back at his […] The post Blue Jays Announce Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Change Ahead of Astros Series appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 1:53 AMToronto Blue Jays Announce George Springer Change Before Astros Series
On Monday night, the Toronto Blue Jays will open up a series with the Houston Astros in Texas.They most recently lost to the St. Louis Cardinals by a score of 5-1 on Sunday in Canada.George Springer (who started in left field) finished with one hit and one strikeout in four at-bats.Toronto Blue Jays Announce George […] The post Toronto Blue Jays Announce George Springer Change Before Astros Series appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 1:29 AMBlue Jays Announce Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Change Ahead of Astros Series
The Toronto Blue Jays have made a change to Vladimir Guerrero Jr. ahead of their series opener against the Houston Astros.Toronto is set to begin a three-game road series, and the Blue Jays announced their lineup, and Guerrero is back to playing first base. Guerrero was the DH on Sunday, but he’s back at his […] The post Blue Jays Announce Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Change Ahead of Astros Series appeared first on HEAVY.
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