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Six-time All-Star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. left the Toronto Blue Jays’ game against the New York Yankees on Friday night after colliding with New York rookie shortstop George Lombard Jr. on a chaotic play at third base.
With Guerrero at first and Nathan Lukes at second in the sixth inning and the Blue Jays trailing 1-0, George Springer hit a grounder to third baseman Ryan McMahon, who stepped on the bag to force out Lukes.
McMahon threw to first in an attempt to retire Springer, but first baseman Luis Garcia Jr. couldn’t scoop the throw and lost his glove in the process. Guerrero broke for third, and Garcia threw toward Lombard, who was trying to get to the bag. As Lombard tried to leap over the sliding Guerrero, his left thigh struck Guerrero in the head.
Guerrero’s helmet was knocked off. He got up and ran home to score the tying run but appeared dazed after crossing the plate.
Charles McAdoo replaced Guerrero at first base in the top of the seventh.
The Blue Jays went on to win the game 3-1, improving their record to 60-64.
Sportsnet reported that Guerrero was undergoing concussion testing. The broadcaster cited comments that Blue Jays manager John Schneider made to media after the game.
The 27-year-old Guerrero is the Blue Jays’ franchise star and has played for the Toronto organization for his whole career. He signed a 14-year extension with the ballclub in 2025.
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