The Toronto Blue Jays will begin a three-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park at 6:40 p.m. EDT on Friday.
Before Friday’s game, Blue Jays manager John Schneider announced an update on first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who is out of the lineup for the third straight game.
Toronto Blue Jays’ John Schneider Reveals Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Update
GettyTORONTO, ON – JULY 20: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. #27 of the Toronto Blue Jays reacts after flying out in the first inning during a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Rogers Centre on July 20, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)
Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi wrote on X: “Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s hamstring tightness is easing and he’ll do more work on the field pre-game to see if he’s available off the bench, said John Schneider. “He’s feeling better.” Trending toward back in the lineup tomorrow.”
Guerrero looked uncomfortable after running out a ground ball in Tuesday’s game against Washington. He has been dealing with a hamstring problem for a while and also has had a nagging back issue throughout the season.
Looking at Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s Season
GettyTORONTO, CANADA – JULY 21: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. #27 of the Toronto Blue Jays reacts to striking out against the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning in their MLB game at the Rogers Centre on July 21, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images)
Guerrero, who signed a 14-year, $500 million extension with Toronto in April 2025, has had an uncharacteristically poor season. The first baseman is hitting just .259/.338/.349 with six home runs and 44 RBI over 108 games.
One has to wonder if Guerrero’s back and hamstring issues are a reason he has struggled so badly this year.
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