The slugger of the Jays, Guerrero, day by day with pain in the knee

TORONTO – Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was not in the starting lineup for Wednesday’s home game against the New York Yankees because of a sore right knee.

He was injured while fielding a bunt in a 6-3 loss to the Yankees on Tuesday night at Rogers Centre.

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An MRI exam determined there were no structural issues and that Guerrero is considered day-to-day, manager John Schneider said in a pregame media availability.

The first baseman was feeling much better Wednesday and had a treatment session planned, Schneider said.

Guerrero is hitting .312 this season with seven home runs and 26 RBIs.

Center fielder Daulton Varsho moved into Guerrero’s regular No. 3 position in the batting order and third baseman Matt Chapman batted in the cleanup spot.

Brandon Belt was signed to play first base and hit fifth.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published on May 17, 2023.