Vladimir Guerrero Jr. returned to the Blue Jays lineup as the third hitter and designated hitter against the Minnesota Twins, restoring a major offensive threat. The Blue Jays have built depth but Guerrero's presence significantly affects opposing pitchers. Anthony Santander remains the closest to returning but lacks a firm timetable; he is in Toronto, hitting off a high-velocity pitching machine and taking fly balls in the outfield during pre-game work. Santander has not played since May 29 due to shoulder inflammation and has faced setbacks. Nick Sandlin was shut down with right elbow inflammation after progressing to throws and playing catch at 120 feet. Yimi Garcia remains on the injured list with slower progress.
The Toronto Blue Jays got a really big piece of the puzzle back into the lineup on Monday night when superstar first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was hitting third in the order and playing DH against the Minnesota Twins. It was welcomed news for the Blue Jays who could ill afford to lose a player of Guerrero's status for a significant length of time.
For Santander, he is reportedly the closets to returning but there is still no real time table set for when exactly he may be back in the starting lineup. Sportsnet reporter Arden Zwelling tweeted on Monday that Santander is progress well both in the offensive and defensize part of the game. Santander is in Toronto and he is hitting off a high-velocity pitching machine, and will also get some work in, shagging fly balls.
Santander hasn't played since May 29 after experiencing shoulder inflammation. An injury which he has yet to recover from and something where he has experienced a few setbacks in his recovery. Speaking of setbacks, Sandlin was throwing in Toronto before being shutdown due to discomfort in his elbow. Sandlin has been sidelined since early July due to right elbow inflammation and had gotten to the point where he was able to play catch at 120 feet, while rehabbing
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