Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is out of today's game against the Yankees after a collision at third base in which he took a knee to the head.
Charles McAdoo has taken over at first base in his place as Toronto continues the game.
No further details have been released yet on Guerrero's condition, and the Blue Jays organization will likely provide an update once the game concludes.
Collisions involving contact to the head are always treated with real caution in professional sports, given the standard concussion protocols every team is required to follow before a player can return to play.
Guerrero is hitting .259 with six home runs across 108 games this season, and any absence removes a central piece of Toronto's lineup regardless of the length of time involved.
McAdoo steps into the lineup in the meantime, hitting .160 across eight games in his own limited big league look this season.
Toronto sits at 53-60, last in the American League East, in the middle of a stretch against two of the American League's stronger teams, making full lineup availability matter as much as it has all season.
Why the next update is the only thing that matters right now
Head injuries require careful, deliberate evaluation before any real conclusions can be drawn about severity or recovery timeline, and speculating beyond what's officially confirmed wouldn't serve anyone well right now.
The most important thing is simply that Guerrero receives a full, proper evaluation before any decisions are made about his return.
Blue Jays fans will be watching closely for the postgame update on his condition, with more information expected to follow once medical staff have had a chance to properly assess him.
For now, all anyone can do is wait for that official word.
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