BLUE JAYS’ VLADIMIR GUERRERO JR. RETURNS VS. ASTROS

Toronto Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will return to the lineup and play first base for the second game of a series against the Houston Astros on Tuesday night.

Guerrero was hit by a fastball from pitcher Gerrit Cole during the third inning of Sunday’s 8-1 loss to the New York Yankees. X-rays after the game were negative, according to Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi.

Guerrero was a late scratch from Monday’s series opener.

The 25-year-old Guerrero is batting .297 with 13 home runs and 50 RBIs this season.

Jose Berrios starts for Toronto.

Catch the game on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+ at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT.

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