The Toronto Blue Jays slugger will make his return to the lineup Friday for Recreation 1 of their weekend sequence towards the St. Louis Cardinals (Sportsnet, 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT), the group introduced earlier than the showdown.
Guerrero will bat second and take his regular spot at first base.
He missed a part of the sequence towards the Washington Nationals earlier within the week with hamstring tightness. He exited Tuesday’s sport towards the Nationals after showing to endure the harm whereas working the bases within the third inning of an 8-6 loss.
The 27-year-old has struggled mightily to return to type this yr after an unimaginable post-season that culminated in him profitable ALCS MVP. He entered Tuesday’s sport slashing .264/.344./.365 with simply six house runs over 102 video games, and has but to hit a house run at Rogers Centre.
Additionally returning to the lineup is Jesus Sanchez, who has been sidelined since June 26 with a proper ankle sprain.
Acquired by the Blue Jays in an low season commerce with the Houston Astros, the 28-year-old has slashed .274/.316/.437 with seven homers in 73 video games this yr.
Sanchez will bat seventh and take his spot in left discipline.
