The Toronto Blue Jays placed six-time All-Star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. on the seven-day injured list (IL) on Saturday due to concussion symptoms. In response, outfielder Daz Cameron was called up from Triple-A Buffalo, while right-hander Lazaro Estrada was designated for assignment to make space on the 40-man roster.
Additionally, left-hander Ricky Tiedemann was recalled from Buffalo, and right-hander Chase Lee was sent down to Triple-A. Guerrero exited Friday’s 3-1 win against the Yankees after a collision with New York rookie shortstop George Lombard Jr. during a chaotic play at third base in the sixth inning.
During the collision, Lombard attempted to leap over Guerrero, but his knee and thigh made contact with Guerrero’s head, causing his helmet to come off. Despite the impact, Guerrero managed to run home and score the tying run but appeared disoriented after crossing the plate. Charles McAdoo took over at first base for Guerrero in the seventh inning.
Following the game, manager John Schneider mentioned that Guerrero experienced a headache, which persisted into Saturday. Guerrero’s current season stats include a batting average of .263, seven home runs, and 46 RBIs. On the other hand, Tiedemann posted a 0-1 record with a 6.43 ERA in seven games, including two starts, across various minor league levels this year.