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Guerrero Jr. sits out Blue Jays game for planned rest

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is not starting for the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday, marking his first day off this season. The move is a planned rest, not related to injury.

Guerrero Jr. is getting the day off despite being healthy, as the Blue Jays look to help him find his power stroke. The first baseman is hitting just 3 for his last 17, with a .331 batting average and .431 slugging percentage this season.

The 26-year-old has recorded only 7 doubles and 2 home runs out of 43 hits this year, a lower power production than his career norms. If needed, Guerrero could still enter Tuesday's game later, with his expected return to the lineup scheduled for Wednesday. rocore.sbs