Why Vladimir Guerrero Jr. isn't playing tonight for Blue Jays after lineup decision
Vladdy is missing out on the action.
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The Toronto Blue Jays ' lineup looks different on Tuesday night. For the first time all season, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. isn't starting.
The good news for the Blue Jays is that nothing major is going on here. The slightly bad news is that Vladdy still hasn't found his power stroke, but maybe the night off will help. MORE: Tyler Rogers is 51 degrees different than every other pitcher in MLB Why isn't Vladdy playing tonight?
Guerrero isn't out of the lineup due to injury but rather by design. According to The Athletic's Mitch Bannon, this was the plan: Just a planned day off for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. for the #BlueJays today ā Mitch Bannon (@MitchBannon) May 5, 2026 Guerrero is just 3 for his last 17, so this is a chance for him to refresh and recharge in hopes of getting going a little bit.