The Blue Jays, who belong to WBC = World Baseball Classic, announced that Guerrero Jr., the Dominican Republic representative of the World Baseball Classic and home run king of the big league, will decline to participate in the WBC due to an injury to his right knee.
Guerrero Jr. retired to the bench after running when he hit a timely hit in the 1st inning in an open game against the Rays on the 3rd, and was absent from the open game on the 4th due to discomfort in his right knee. .
According to the team, the examination revealed mild inflammation in the right knee, so Blue Jays manager Schneider announced on the 4th that Guerrero Jr. would decline to participate in the WBC.
Guerrero Jr. is one of the leading sluggers in the major leagues, hitting 48 home runs two years ago and winning the fierce battle for home run title with Shohei Ohtani of the Angels. won the Gold Glove Award.
In this year's open game, he has been adjusting smoothly so far, such as hitting home runs in two consecutive games.
The Dominican Republic, which won the WBC in 2013, is aiming to win the championship for the first time in two tournaments, and the top players who are active in the major leagues are gathering. Although he is the most popular in , one of the main players will be missing just before the tournament.