Blue Jays Turn Heads With Vladimir Guerrero Jr. News Before Angels Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The Toronto Blue Jays are arguably MLB’s hottest team. Winners of six-straight games, including four over the New York Yankees, Toronto has climbed to first place in the American League East division.
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Owning a two-game lead over New York and the Tampa Bay Rays, the Blue Jays are one of just three 50-win teams in the AL entering play on Saturday. Their 50th win came via a walk-off against the Los Angeles Angels on Friday, a game in which four-time All-Star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. did not play.
Guerrero was available off the bench, and set to pinch-hit prior to Toronto’s walk-off.
Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero (27)© John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
While it was just one missed game for Guerrero, fans have understandably been eager to hear when he will reenter the lineup. The Blue Jays have since officially made that announcement, revealing the $500 million first baseman will be back in there on Saturday against Los Angeles.
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While he is not playing the field, Guerrero is batting third and serving as the designated hitter.
This news has caught the attention of fans on X, as many are excited to see the right-handed slugger back in the starting nine.
“Good lineup happy Vladdy’s back, let’s get our 7th straight W!!” said one.
“It’s crazy that we got Bo and Vlad back and it’s sliding back to the 3-4 with them,” one added.
“This is crazy, Vladimir dh and Schneider on 2b .. lol,” another wrote.
“Vladdy back in the lineup!” one exclaimed.
“Now this is an awesome lineup,” another said.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 5, 2025, where it first appeared.