Vladimir Guerrero Jr. started at third base for the Blue Jays for the first time since 2019. Guerrero Jr. expressed readiness for the position change, with the team planning to have him play there a couple of days every week-to-10-days. Despite the move, the team clarified that it's not a permanent position change but a strategic decision to optimize the roster and generate offense. Guerrero Jr. had not fielded a ball at third base in 9 total innings since 2019, but his performance in the recent game showed his adaptability and willingness to contribute in different roles.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is starting to put the ball in play for the Blue Jays after a slow start to the regular season. Our @Tyson_MLB on Vladdy's season: https://t.co/spkt8LhFqp
"If Vladdy's playing third base, I think it suggests they're desperately searching for some sort of answer." @jaysonst on the #BlueJays' season offensively & Vlad Guerrero Jr.'s move to third base with @SNJeffBlair & Kevin Barker. #TOTHECORE LIVE ⤵️ 📺 https://t.co/SqK7M993Jz https://t.co/havXbAvSis
Vladdy is ready to play more third base if that's what the Jays want from him. 💪 https://t.co/LQ3u526jE1 https://t.co/avTurjJzYY
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s willingness to play some third base and to do "everything for my team" gives Blue Jays options at a time they need them: https://t.co/mHJiiVG1Ee
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. certainly didn't look out of place in his first start at third base since 2019. While John Schneider insists this won't be a position change, his readiness does give the Blue Jays more flexibility to generate offence. (@ShiDavidi) https://t.co/tqDchLVrq5
John Schneider says vision for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. at third base is a couple games every week-to-10-days. “It’s not a position change by any means,” he said. Blue Jays are still undecided for a starter Tuesday.
Blue Jays manager John Schneider says Vladimir Guerrero Jr. playing 3B is “not a position change by any means” but he could play there perhaps “a couple days out of a week and a half” to get the most out of other guys on the roster (Vogelbach or a catcher DHing for example)
John Schneider says that Vladimir Guerrero Jr. could play third base “a couple days out of every week and a half.” It’s not a position change, but if they find a good matchup for both Turner and Vogelbach to hit, a lineup with Vladdy at third could happen more. #BlueJays
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is playing third base today for the first time since 2019. https://t.co/FbFM7wNBhG
So how's Guerrero Jr. at 3B working out for #BlueJays today? Let's see. Vlad has not had a ball hit to him in 4 innings; had no chances at 3B in single games in 2021-22 and has now not fielded a ball at 3B in 9 total innings, since 9/27/19 vs. the Rays and Tommy Pham.
The Blue Jays told Vladimir Guerrero Jr. last night that he'd be making his first start at 3B since 2019 in series finale vs Pirates. “I said, 'I'm ready. I'm ready for everything.’” https://t.co/CG7sXLL4ir
On Sunday, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will make his first big-league start at third base since Sept. 27, 2019. He insists he is ready. @shidavidi has the story from Toronto. https://t.co/SvwtyRO7d8
Blue Jays start Vladimir Guerrero Jr. at third base for first time since 2019 https://t.co/TSsiYruMOc