This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/bluejays as Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Not in Blue Jays Lineup Friday As Injury Concerns Mount. The Toronto Blue Jays got a major scare when the face of their franchise -- Vladimir Guerrero Jr. -- went down with a hamstring injury on Monday.

The Toronto Blue Jays entered Monday night’s matchup against the Pittsburgh Pirates with a 73-52 record, sitting firmly atop the AL East. Shortly after, the Blue Jays replaced him with Ty France and announced that Guerrero was dealing with hamstring tightness.