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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. concussion recovery and performance

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~~On August 15, Guerrero entered~~ Following his concussion ~~protocol following a violent collision during a game against the New York Yankees. During an awkward slide into third base in the sixth inning,~~ recovery, Vladimir Guerrero ~~was struck in the head and neck area by Yankees shortstop George Lombard~~ Jr. while Lombard was popping up from a slide. Manager John Schneider reported that Guerrero was experiencing headache symptoms and was replaced in the lineup by Charles McAdoo. In response to the injury, the Blue Jays recalled pitcher Ricky Tiedemann and brought outfielder Daz Cameron to the clubhouse. Following the incident, the Blue Jays placed Guerrero on the seven-day injured list. The injury was specifically attributed to Lombard’s knee striking Guerrero in the head has faced scrutiny regarding his offensive performance during the ~~collision. Guerrero was activated from the seven-day concussion injured list on August 20 after completing a rehabilitation assignment~~ first year of his 14-year, $500 million contract. Former players have analyzed his slump, with ~~the Single-A Dunedin Blue Jays, where he recorded a double~~ Joey Votto suggesting technical issues regarding his bat snap and ~~two walks. Schneider stated~~ potential mental pressure from his long-term deal. Josh Donaldson noted that ~~Guerrero has passed all necessary testing and~~ Guerrero’s lack of home runs at Rogers Centre is ~~feeling “normal.” Despite his return, Guerrero continues to face offensive challenges, currently recording~~ a ~~.262 batting average, a .689 OPS, and seven home runs. In response to~~ particular concern. Despite these struggles, manager John Schneider has ~~refused suggestions~~ maintained the team’s strategic decision to ~~move~~ keep Guerrero ~~lower in~~ at the top of the batting order. Schneider ~~stated the team is strategically built around Guerrero as an offensive focal point and expressed reluctance~~ rejected suggestions to move him lower, stating he does not want to ‘punish’ the player ~~by changing his position, noting that~~ and believes a lineup change would ~~likely~~ not alter how opposing pitchers approach him. Guerrero recently showed signs of resurgence during an 11-0 victory over the Cleveland Guardians. He went 3-for-4 in the game, hitting a three-run home run against Joey Cantillo and recording a season-high five RBIs. This marked his eighth home run of the season, though notably, all of his home runs have occurred in away games.

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