Vladimir Guerrero Jr., turned down an invitation to participate in next month’s Home Run Derby, not wanting to risk a flare-up of the left wrist soreness he experienced back in May. (ShiDavidi)
slugger is on track to start in the July 19 all-star game at Dodger Stadium, leading all American League first basemen with more than 1.6 million votes, nearly double the tally of his closest competitor, Ty France of the Seattle Mariners.
But he skipped last year’s derby to manage his workload ahead of the second half and declined again this year after left wrist soreness forced him from the starting lineup May 29 at the Los Angeles Angels. Guerrero said he’s dealt with wrist issues since the minor-leagues, “especially when I take a bad swing or if I chase a pitch and have to stretch it.” But he’s been actively working to keep the joint stable with a regimen of exercises designed to strengthen the area and regular treatment.
“I felt it a little bit for a while , but it wasn't anything big,” said Guerrero. “I've been coming here to the training room, doing all I can for my wrist to get better and right now, it feels good.”
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