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Blue Jays Place Vladimir Guerrero Jr. On Concussion IL

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is out of action after a head injury during a chaotic play against the Yankees.

By · Published August 16, 2026 at 00:28 UTC · Updated August 16, 2026 at 02:24 UTC

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The brief

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has been placed on the 7-day concussion injured list. He sustained a head injury during a chaotic play against the Yankees. Guerrero was kneed in the head during the play, which led to his removal from the game.

The Blue Jays have made several roster moves, including the addition of Cameron and Tiedemann. The Blue Jays have not yet specified the severity of the injury or the expected duration of Guerrero's absence. The Blue Jays announced the news during their series against the Yankees.

Guerrero Jr. was placed on the injured list the day after exiting the game with a head injury. The Blue Jays cut a 27-year-old pitcher in the same move.

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What injury did Vladimir Guerrero Jr. sustain?

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. sustained a head injury after being kneed during a chaotic play.

How long will Vladimir Guerrero Jr. be out?

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has been placed on the 7-day concussion injured list. The Blue Jays have not yet specified the expected duration of his absence.

What other roster moves did the Blue Jays make?

The Blue Jays added Cameron and Tiedemann to the roster. They also cut a 27-year-old pitcher.

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