Vladimir Guerrero Jr. remains Toronto's offensive engine, hitting .300 with a .898 OPS while leading the Blue Jays in homers (21) and RBIs (69). His high OBP (.398) guards fantasy value even as the power pace sits below his 2021 peak. A left hamstring tightness forced his exit, injecting risk into the Toronto lineup as six weeks remain and playoff seeding looms.

Toronto counters with a deep, balanced attack led by Bo Bichette and George Springer, supported by a rotation featuring Kevin Gausman and Eric Lauer, with veteran depth from Max Scherzer, Shane Bieber, and closer Jeff Hoffman. If Guerrero sits, expect more emphasis on OBP+contact players and a shuffle of the top of the order. The Yankees and Red Sox are within reach, but Toronto sits a half-game up for the AL’s top seed, making Guerrero’s health a key fantasy pivot down the stretch.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. escaped a hamstring scare with a clean MRI, leaving the Blue Jays hopeful he can return for the series finale in Pittsburgh. Toronto is opting for caution to avoid a longer absence, with Guerrero not in the lineup as the team tries to balance risk and reward in a tight fantasy window.

Guerrero Jr. sits at .298 with 21 homers and 69 RBIs across 124 games, a cornerstone in fantasy lineups when healthy. Bo Bichette flashed his usual defensive instincts, while Toronto shuffled in Ty France at first base on Tuesday. The Pirates rode Paul Skenes to a 5-2 win as Toronto’s miscues opened the door for a Pittsburgh victory and a reminder that health, not the slate, will drive the Jays’ upside this week.

Jared Triolo’s long-throw highlight and the Jays’ defensive lapses created the game’s swing, underscoring how small edges matter in fantasy stacking. In the end, Guerrero’s health is the dominant storyline, and a quick, clean return would lock in Toronto’s potency for the next stretch of fantasy schedules.

Fantasy takeaway: monitor Guerrero’s status daily; if he plays Wednesday, he remains a top-tier asset. If the timetable shifts, consider temporary pivots or targeting the Jays’ supporting cast who could pick up extra RBIs in the short term, with Bichette and the depth pieces offering upside once Guerrero is back in uniform.