Vladimir Guerrero Jr. back in action, sparks Blue Jays offense with home runs

Toronto’s star first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. left a game against the Chicago Cubs after feeling lower‑back stiffness, but team officials said the issue was not serious and he was cleared to return.

Guerrero broke a 25‑game homer drought on June 18, hitting a 410‑foot shot that lifted the Blue Jays to a 4‑3 win over the Boston Red Sox and ended a power slump that had lasted since mid‑May. He followed the homer with solid contact in subsequent games, showing signs of his former power.

Two days later in Chicago, Guerrero tied the game with an RBI single as the Blue Jays rallied from a five‑run deficit to win 8‑6. Manager John Schneider emphasized that Guerrero’s swing is returning and that his contributions are key to Toronto’s offensive hopes.