Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. returned to the starting lineup Friday for Toronto's series opener against the Tampa Bay Rays.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. returned to the starting lineup Friday forGuerrero, who missed most of the last two games with right knee discomfort, was slated to bat third as the designated hitter.Guerrero was replaced by a pinch-runner late in Tuesday's game in New York after he appeared to be bothered by his leg while running to first base.
He sat out Wednesday's game against the Yankees and came on as a pinch-hitter on Thursday. An MRI exam showed inflammation but no structural damage.The Blue Jays are in the thick of a tight playoff race in the American League.started the day with a half-game lead on the Texas Rangers and Seattle Mariners for the second wild-card spot.
The division winner will get a bye to the AL Division Series while the second-place finisher will get the first of three wild-card spots.
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