No Vlad Tonight

I was hoping Vlad would be playing tonight, but no such luck.

Shane Bieber is wearing #57. I’m glad it’s not an Apple TV Friday night.

Today’s Lineups

BLUE JAYS	MARLINS
George Springer – DH	Xavier Edwards – 2B
Addison Barger – RF	Jakob Marsee – RF
Bo Bichette – SS	Agustin Ramirez – DH
Alejandro Kirk – C	Otto Lopez – SS
Daulton Varsho – CF	Liam Hicks – C
Ty France – 1B	Heriberto Hernandez – LF
Nathan Lukes – LF	Troy Johnston – 1B
Ernie Clement – 3B	Derek Hill – CF
Andres Gimenez – 2B	Javier Sanoja – 3B
Shane Bieber – RHP	Ryan Gusto – RHP

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"We're trying to be careful but we want to get him in as quick as we can… It's not IL worthy, he's been better every single day. Hopefully he's available tonight or over the weekend…"#BlueJays manager John Schneider on Vlad Jr.'s status with @SNJeffBlair & Kevin Barker. pic.twitter.com/mQLSW1iqVZ

— Sportsnet 590 The FAN (@FAN590) August 22, 2025

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Ben Nicholson-Smith tells us that Vlad might be available off the bench

tonight. Tell him no splits for a couple of weeks and all should be good.

Vlad Guerrero Jr. did some sprints on field pre-game and hit in the batting cage here in Miami. All going well per mgr John Schneider. Guerrero Jr. slated to hit on the field. May be available off bench. Continues to be day to day with hamstring.

— Ben Nicholson-Smith (@bnicholsonsmith) August 22, 2025

The most successful GM in Blue Jays history turns 88 today. They called him ‘Stand Pat’ until the Carter/Alomar trade.

An executive with exceptional memory, Pat Gillick earned three World Series rings and built playoff teams for four different franchises. The Hall of Famer turns 88 today! pic.twitter.com/ibjepn9qdq

— National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum ⚾ (@baseballhall) August 22, 2025