Vladimir Guerrero Jr. exits game after collision at third
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Key Points:
- Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was removed from the Blue Jays' 3-1 win over the Yankees after a collision with Yankees shortstop George Lombard Jr., and is currently undergoing concussion protocol testing.
- The collision occurred at third base when Lombard's left knee struck the left side of Guerrero’s face during a chaotic play, causing Guerrero to experience a headache and discomfort.
- Manager John Schneider, cautious due to his own concussion history, promptly removed Guerrero from the game and replaced him with rookie Charles McAdoo, who has recently earned Schneider’s trust.
- Guerrero's return for the next game is uncertain; if diagnosed with a concussion, he could be placed on the 7-day concussion injured list instead of the traditional 10-day IL.
- Guerrero has also been managing back and hamstring issues this season, though none severe enough to warrant an IL stint prior to this incident.
