Injury Details and Recovery

Guerrero initially injured his hamstring in the bottom of the third inning‍ on Monday, August 21, 2023, against the Pittsburgh pirates while making‍ a difficult stretch to save a run and record an out on ⁣a⁤ throw from Bo Bichette.He missed the series opener against the Miami Marlins on August 22nd but was available off the bench, according to Blue Jays manager John schneider.

Prior to FridayS game against the Marlins, Guerrero underwent testing, including running sprints and⁣ taking batting practice at LoanDepot Park in Miami. However, the team decided to exercise caution and hold him out ‍of the lineup. Schneider reported on Saturday, August 26th, that Guerrero ⁢had progressed well, showing no issues during running and hitting drills.

Guerrero’s Performance in 2023

Guerrero has been a key contributor to the Blue Jays’ success this season. As of August 26, 2023, he boasts a .298 batting average,.396‍ on-base percentage, and .498 slugging percentage,⁣ with 21 home runs and ⁢69 RBIs. ⁤He was particularly strong in August, entering Monday’s game with a 1.118 OPS and six home runs in 15 games.