The Toronto Blue Jays entered Monday night’s series opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates firmly atop the AL East with a 73-52 record. After being removed from the game, the Blue Jays confirmed that Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. avoided a serious injury during Monday night's game against the Pirates. Guerrero, who was caught on camera pointing to his left leg and mouthing something to the dugout (video via BlueSky here),

An MRI performed on Toronto first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s tight left hamstring showed no damage, though he was not in the lineup Tuesday night for the Blue Jays' game in Pittsburgh. Blue Jays manager John Schneider said he wanted to be cautious with Guerrero and that the five-time All-Star could return Wednesday afternoon for the finale of the three-game series.