The Blue Jays revealed Guerrero's final status ahead of Friday's bout with the Boston Red Sox, via their social media. The slugger will sit out, and backup Ernie Clement will replace him at first base. Manager John Schneider mentioned that Guerrero's X-rays were negative earlier in the day, via MLB Network radio.

Blue Jays' Manager Gives Vladimir Guerrero Jr Update After Guardians Incident originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Tensions flared in Thursday's game between the Blue Jays and Guardians as Vladimir Guerrero Jr left the game after being hit by a pitch in his forearm.

After not initially being listed in the Toronto Blue Jays’ starting nine for Friday’s series opener against the Boston Red Sox, it turns out Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will actually be in the lineup.