Blue Jays Place Vladimir Guerrero Jr. on Concussion IL

The Toronto Blue Jays have placed first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. on the seven-day concussion injured list after he entered concussion protocol on Friday night. In response, the team has promoted outfielder Daz Cameron to their major league roster.

Guerrero sustained the injury after colliding with Yankees shortstop George Lombard Jr. while sliding into third base. Initially deemed a precautionary measure, further testing revealed a more serious condition, leading to his placement on the injured list.

This season, Guerrero has struggled significantly, batting .230 with only seven home runs, all hit on the road. His performance has contributed to the Blue Jays ranking near the bottom in runs scored, despite being just one game away from a Wild Card spot. The team is hopeful for Guerrero's swift recovery to aid their playoff aspirations.