Guerrero scratched from lineup as Blue Jays fall to Mets
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 5:11 PM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
The Toronto Blue Jays were shut out by the New York Mets 3-0 on July 1, 2026, with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. scratched from the lineup due to back tightness. This absence highlighted the struggles of the Blue Jays' offense, which relies heavily on Guerrero's performance. Manager John Schneider faces scrutiny as Toronto's success hinges on Guerrero, who has not been producing at his usual level. The team is seeking a turnaround with Guerrero's health being a key factor moving forward.
- •Guerrero was scratched from the July 1 game against the Mets.
- •Toronto lost to New York 3-0, struggling offensively.
- •Manager John Schneider is under pressure amid inconsistent performance.
- •Guerrero's production has been below expectations this season.
- •The Blue Jays need Guerrero to stay healthy to improve their lineup.
- 5:11 PMYahoo Sports — Blue Jays success rides on the one player who isn’t helping right now
"MLB The Toronto Blue Jays got another reminder of how fragile their offense looks when Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is not right. Guerrero was scratched from Tuesday’s lineup against the Mets because of back tightness, and Toronto was shut out 3-0.…
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