Toronto Blue Jays All-Star first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. won't participate in the upcoming World Baseball Classic, the club announced Saturday.
Guerrero was removed from Friday's Grapefruit League game with right knee discomfort. The 23-year-old was expected to join a star-studded Dominican Republic roster.
Guerrero underwent an MRI on Friday, which revealed no structural damage, Blue Jays manager John Schneider revealed Saturday, according to Sportsnet's Arden Zwelling. The slugger is dealing with minor inflammation.