MLB fans stunned after Vladimir Guerrero Jr. suffers injury to right knee with less than a month to Opening Day

Toronto Blue Jays fans were left sweating as they watched Vladimir Guerrero Jr. walk off the field due to injury. The right-handed slugger was taken out of the spring training game against the Tampa Bay Rays in the second inning.Blue Jays manager John Schneider later confirmed that Guerrero Jr. was pulled due to discomfort in his right knee. The 23-year-old looked uncomfortable as he approached second base on a grounder to center field.Talkin’ Baseball@TalkinBaseball_Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has been taken out of the Blue Jays' Spring Training game with right knee discomfort, per @BlueJays45623Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has been taken out of the Blue Jays' Spring Training game with right knee discomfort, per @BlueJays https://t.co/MPeH8YI4U1Guerrero Jr. is one of the the league's star young players. In a short span of time, he has established himself as one of MLB's dominant power hitters. Since making his debut in 2019, he has gone on to win a Gold Glove, a Silver Slugger and a Hank Aaron Award. He has also been selected to the All-Star Game on two occasions (2021, 2022).MLB fans took to Twitter to discuss what the injury means for a Toronto Blue Jays club that had high expectations for 2023.Michael Rood@Michael38816020@TalkinBaseball_ @BlueJays Jr. Isn't the same athlete as his father@TalkinBaseball_ @BlueJays Jr. Isn't the same athlete as his fatherPapa Cole@papa_cole45@TalkinBaseball_ @BlueJays Oh no1@TalkinBaseball_ @BlueJays Oh noChristalball@Christalball93@TalkinBaseball_ @BlueJays Let him rest we need him this yr@TalkinBaseball_ @BlueJays Let him rest we need him this yrslimdaddyvladdy@Gojaysgo21@TalkinBaseball_ @BlueJays1@TalkinBaseball_ @BlueJays https://t.co/o5muKU5X0ryodaprom@yodaprom@TalkinBaseball_ @BlueJays@TalkinBaseball_ @BlueJays https://t.co/WDTxsM00CyPEDESTRIAN PILLED@qwuzzy@TalkinBaseball_ @BlueJays What is with every single young star in the game getting injured and missing time, are they just not taking it seriously or what@TalkinBaseball_ @BlueJays What is with every single young star in the game getting injured and missing time, are they just not taking it seriously or whatJonah A. Wheeland@WheelandJonah@TalkinBaseball_ @BlueJays@TalkinBaseball_ @BlueJays https://t.co/J45RYTBLjvDFD316@BJJBaseball316@TalkinBaseball_ @BlueJays@TalkinBaseball_ @BlueJays https://t.co/NewCOkcf6P𝙒𝙝𝙚𝙚𝙯𝙮𝙎𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙨☄️💫@wheezysports@TalkinBaseball_ @BlueJays bros BMI is higher then his batting average1@TalkinBaseball_ @BlueJays bros BMI is higher then his batting averageVladimir Guerrero Jr. has been one of the Jays' most consistent hitters over the previous four seasons.In 2021, he finished with an impressive .311/.401/.601 slash line. He led the league in home runs (48) and finished second in OPS (1.002) behind only Bryce Harper.Last year, Guerrero Jr. finished with a .274 batting average. He led the Jays' roster in home runs (32) and RBIs (97).Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will miss the 2023 World Baseball Classic due to a knee injuryVladimir Guerrero Jr. smiles as he runs to first base during the 92nd MLB All-Star Game at Dodger StadiumThe news is a major blow for the Toronto Blue Jays and Team Dominican Republic. Guerrero was set to join the national team at the 2023 World Baseball Classic, which he will now miss. The first game of the tournament will be on March 8.Toronto fans have high hopes for the upcoming season. The organization retained the core of last year's 92-win team. They were expected to challenge the New York Yankees for the American League East in 2023.The loss of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is disheartening for a club that relies heavily on their offense. With Opening Day less than a month away, fans will hope the injury is minor.

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