Just as the Yankees started to chip away at the Blue Jays’ American League East, Toronto might have a Vladimir Guerrero Jr. injury to worry about.

Guerrero left the contest in the fifth inning when Ty France pinch hit in his place. The franchise first baseman felt hamstring tightness in the third frame after doing the splits to field a throw from across the diamond,

Vlad Guerrero Jr. was pointing toward his hamstring and openly complaining about the injury throughout Monday's contest at PNC Park.

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. left Monday night's 5-2 loss to Pittsburgh due to hamstring tightness.

The Toronto Blue Jays are projected to part ways with their franchise shortstop after a sudden decline in his on-field play.

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Santander is progressing in rehab, eyeing return as team leads tight AL East race.

García has also pitched 2.1 scoreless playoff innings for the Blue Jays and had a 2.70 ERA in 29 appearances before they traded him to the Seattle Mariners last season. The right-hander then returned to Toronto on a two-year deal in December and didn’t give up an earned run in March or April.

TORONTO — The tying run stood on deck in Sunday’s eighth inning as the Toronto Blue Jays threatened yet another comeback. Toronto’s history of late-game heroics gave fans hope — even down four runs, they slid forward in their seats. This time, though, Alejandro Kirk’s lazy foul fly found a Texas Rangers glove and hope finally faded away.