Vladimir Guerrero Jr. undergoes laser eye surgery

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has undergone laser vision correction surgery to address performance issues observed during a difficult 2026 season. The Laser Eye Center of Miami announced that Guerrero is healing well following the procedure performed by Dr. Gabriel Lazcano.

Guerrero experienced career lows in 2026, including significant drops in batting average, OPS, and home run production. Observers noted he frequently struggled with pitch recognition, lunging at balls outside the strike zone. This medical intervention follows a similar path taken by teammate Bo Bichette, who underwent laser eye surgery prior to his 2025 season with the New York Mets.

While Bichette saw an increase in his batting average and OPS following his procedure, analysts note that hitting performance is influenced by numerous factors beyond vision correction.