Vladimir Guerrero Jr. set to return from concussion on Saturday
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 11:20 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has passed his final concussion tests and is expected to return to the Toronto Blue Jays lineup on Saturday after a seven-day stint on the injured list. He participated in batting practice following a successful minor league rehab game for Single-A Dunedin. Blue Jays manager John Schneider reported Guerrero felt good upon rejoining the team. The six-time All-Star has been sidelined since last Friday after a collision during a game against the Yankees. In his absence, the Blue Jays made several roster moves, including placing infielder Josh Smith on the injured list with hamstring inflammation.
- •Guerrero Jr. expected to return Saturday from IL due to concussion.
- •He doubled during his rehab game for Single-A Dunedin.
- •Manager John Schneider reported Guerrero feels normal after tests.
- •Josh Smith placed on 10-day IL with hamstring inflammation.
- •Blue Jays open a three-game series with the Yankees.
- 12:14 AMESPN MLB — Blue Jays' Guerrero (concussion) likely back Sat.
- 10:32 PMYahoo Sports — Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. passes final concussion tests, expected to return Saturday
"Vladimir Guerrero Jr. passed his final concussion tests and the Toronto Blue Jays slugger is expected to return from the seven-day injured list on Saturday. Guerrero returned to the team on Friday and took swings in the batting cage after doubling during a minor league rehabilitation game for Single-A Dunedin on Thursday. “He felt good,” manager John Schneider said before the Blue Jays opened a three-game series with the Yankees.
"Vladimir Guerrero Jr. passed his final concussion tests, and the Blue Jays slugger is expected to return from the seven-day injured list Saturday.
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External links- ESPN MLBAug 22, 2026, 12:14 AMBlue Jays' Guerrero (concussion) likely back Sat.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. passed his final concussion tests, and the Blue Jays slugger is expected to return from the seven-day injured list Saturday.
- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 10:32 PMBlue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. passes final concussion tests, expected to return Saturday
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. passed his final concussion tests and the Toronto Blue Jays slugger is expected to return from the seven-day injured list on Saturday. Guerrero returned to the team on Friday and took swings in the batting cage after doubling during a minor league rehabilitation game for Single-A Dunedin on Thursday. “He felt good,” manager John Schneider said before the Blue Jays opened a three-game series with the Yankees.
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