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TORONTO, ON – SEPTEMBER 25: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. #27 of the Toronto Blue Jays reacts after grounding out in the first inning during a MLB game against the Baltimore Orioles at Rogers Centre on September 25, 2019 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)
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TORONTO, ON – SEPTEMBER 25: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. #27 of the Toronto Blue Jays reacts after grounding out in the first inning during a MLB game against the Baltimore Orioles at Rogers Centre on September 25, 2019 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)
At 0.274 after smashing 32 home runs with 175 hits, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., along with a strong bullpen, carried the Toronto Blue Jays to the wild card round in 2022. Without their star infielder, their presence anywhere near the postseason would be heavily unlikely. And with spring training underway, the Blue Jays have been preparing hard for the upcoming regular season.
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When talking about Vlad, prior to the beginning of spring training, the Jays slugger took on the hostile New York Yankees fanbase by claiming that the Bronx Bombers were the easiest opponent in 2023. Now, however, with the recent turn of events, Vlad may not be left in a position to play his “favorite” opponent in the upcoming 2023 season.
Does this mean that Vladimir Guerrero Jr. won’t play in 2023?
In a spring training game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was pulled out in the middle of the game after he awkwardly ran to second. In his only plate appearance in the bottom of the first, Guerrero managed a single off Drew Rasmussen. Vladdy’s hit helped Bo Bichette bat one run in. However, ensuing a close play at home, Guerrero uncomfortably ran to second base. After the end of the innings, the star infielder left the field due to trouble in his right knee.
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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has been taken out of the Blue Jays' Spring Training game with right knee discomfort, per @BlueJays pic.twitter.com/MPeH8YI4U1
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) March 3, 2023
Manager John Schneider commented on his star infielder exiting the game positively. He said, “Right now, we’re just checking it out and seeing how he is. It’s right knee discomfort and we’ll see how he feels tomorrow. We’re playing it safe at this point.”
Schneider continued to talk about the play, but also particularly mentioned that there’s no need to worry: “He kind of awkwardly went into second. We’ll see how he is tomorrow, but we’re not too worried.”
Fans did not hesitate taking a dig at the Blue Jays superstar
Fans didn’t take lightly to this exit. While some unconditionally believed that this is the end of the season for Vladdy and the Blue Jays, others spoke about holding the infielder back from the upcoming WBC.
This is how fans reacted:
See you next season
— Alex (@Rapsfuckingsuck) March 3, 2023
Jr. Isn't the same athlete as his father
— Michael Rood (@Michael38816020) March 4, 2023
Season is over
— Live Jays Updates (@BJaysNews) March 3, 2023
No WBC. Don’t even think about sending him anymore.
— ThatGingerKid (@ThePriceIsRyte) March 3, 2023
bros BMI is higher then his batting average
— 𝙒𝙝𝙚𝙚𝙯𝙮𝙎𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙨☄️💫 (@wheezysports) March 3, 2023
fattys ligaments can’t hold his body weight
— 𝙒𝙝𝙚𝙚𝙯𝙮𝙎𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙨☄️💫 (@wheezysports) March 3, 2023
— Nick Sharif (@SharifNick) March 3, 2023
“Nothing good happens at spring training”
Well that sounds dramati—
“NOTHING GOOD HAPPENS AT SPRING TRAINING!”— Bradc (@_bradc_) March 3, 2023
season hasn't even begun omg
— hannah (@Hannah77871) March 3, 2023
What do you think about Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s injury? Will he recover in time for Opening Day? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
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