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.

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.

Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider provided an injury update on Vladimir Guerrero Jr. following Thursday’s game against the Cleveland Guardians. Guerrero suffered a right forearm contusion in the third inning after a pitch hit him,