Vlad thankful for teammates’ support in decision to skip Classic

Guerrero mentioned on Sunday that he feels higher day by day, and he’s grateful that the harm wasn’t critical.

“Obviously it’s nothing serious,” Guerrero mentioned by way of an interpreter. “It’s nothing major. I have been feeling a lot better. [Getting healthy] is the priority for me right now.”

Guerrero’s harm occurred on Friday, whereas he was operating into second base on a success. He received to second a bit of awkwardly, however he remained within the recreation for the remainder of the inning earlier than leaving to go to the coach’s room. The Blue Jays introduced the next day that his MRI confirmed no structural injury, although there was some minor irritation within the space.

The 23-year-old first baseman was scheduled to depart Blue Jays camp and go to Miami for the beginning of the World Baseball Classic, however he withdrew from the occasion because of the knee irritation. He mentioned it was a tricky choice, however he had the help of his household and teammates on the Dominican Republic workforce.

“When you have family and friends that support you with that decision, it makes it easier,” Guerrero mentioned. “The guys have told me not to put my head down. Focus on the season. ‘You’ve got a big season coming up. Don’t worry about it.’”

Manager John Schneider mentioned that Guerrero’s rehab shall be primarily relaxation and every day therapy. He mentioned that there isn’t any must push issues proper now.

“I think it’s really kind of like the definition of day-to-day,” Schneider mentioned. “There’s no rush and the WBC gives us a little bit more time to slowly get back into it.”

Guerrero mentioned he’s going to hearken to his physique and let that decide when he will get again on the sphere.

“When my knee says it’s ready, then I’ll be ready,” Guerrero mentioned.