Baseball is back for the first time in a while, with fans relishing the action. The World Baseball Classic has already had its fair share of excitement, with many fantastic players showing their skills. But Dominican Republic and Toronto Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is missing out on the action. He suffered a right knee injury, keeping him out for the foreseeable future. 

With Guerrero by their side or not, the Dominican Republic side is still stacked with talent, but will they will miss the service of their star first baseman. Showing his excitement for the ongoing WBC, most recently, Guerrero Jr. shared a positive update on his injury, hinting at a possible return for the Classic.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hints at a second-round return at the World Baseball Classic

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. suffered a knee injury, which ruled him out of the World Baseball Classic. But the Dominican Republic star recently offered a positive update on his condition. Guerrero Jr. shared an Instagram Story indicating that he may play in the second round of the tournament. This is a huge update for the Dominican Republic team, as they could use him in the tournament’s latter stages. 

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According to a translated version of his story, Guerrero Jr. said, “See you in the second round”. This is a huge boost for the Dominican Republic as they aim to win the competition. With the United States and Japan as their main competition, they will need all the star power they can muster.

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It will be interesting to see how the Dominican Republic kicks off its tournament. They will surely miss Guerrero Jr. but will be assured of his possible return for the second round. 

The Dominican Republic will start its World Baseball Classic campaign on March 11th

With other nations playing their first games, fans are looking forward to seeing the Dominican Republic in action. Their team is stacked with talented MLB stars such as Manny Machado, Juan Soto, Rafael Devers, and more. They play their first game on March 11th against Venezuela. 

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Most experts predict the Dominican Republic to top Pool D, with Puerto Rico seen as their only real challenge. But nothing is sure in the game of baseball. What do you think of the news of Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s possible return for the second round? Please share your thoughts below!