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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. performance and Blue Jays wild-card

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As the 2026 season progressed, Guerrero’s offensive decline continued, compounded by a back injury. His statistical struggles intensified, leaving him with only nine home runs and 56 RBIs in 142 games. Following previous comments that his $500 million contract reflected his ‘accumulated career achievements’ rather than a guarantee of annual statistics, Guerrero faced significant backlash from fans and former MLB figures. The controversy stemmed from a Spanish-language interview with Noticias Telemicro, where he stated, ‘They didn’t pay me because I’m going to hit 40 [home runs] every year. They paid me for what I already accomplished.’ Guerrero initially maintained his stance during a follow-up interview but later reversed course. He issued a public apology to reporters at Rogers Centre, expressing regret and stating his words did not reflect his true intentions. He noted that after consulting with his father, Hall of Famer Vladimir Guerrero Sr., he realized his words were wrong and stated, ‘I felt from my heart that my fans and my teammates needed an apology from me.’ While some critics have questioned the sincerity of the apology, Guerrero has committed to improving his performance to meet franchise ~~expectations and promised to work hard~~ expectations. In an effort to ~~ensure his contract~~ address performance issues, including struggles with pitch recognition and lunging at balls outside the strike zone, Guerrero underwent laser vision correction surgery performed by Dr. Gabriel Lazcano at the Laser Eye Center of Miami. The center reported that he is ~~a great one.~~ healing well following the procedure. Amidst these personal and professional challenges, the Blue Jays have been eliminated from postseason contention.

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