Blue Jays count on Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to revive struggling season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 3:53 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
The Toronto Blue Jays, currently at 29-31 and nine games behind the Tampa Bay Rays, are looking to first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to provide a much-needed spark as June begins. Guerrero has been solid offensively this season with a.298 batting average but has only hit three home runs. In the past week, he has shown improvement, batting.417 with a 1.017 OPS. With injuries impacting the team, Guerrero's ability to increase his power numbers is crucial for the Blue Jays' playoff hopes.
- •Blue Jays are 9.0 games back of Rays in the AL East.
- •Guerrero Jr. has a.298 season batting average.
- •He has only hit three home runs this year.
- •Guerrero batted.417 with a 1.017 OPS in the last seven games.
- •Increased power numbers are essential for the team's success.
- 3:53 PMYahoo Sports — Blue Jays' only hope resides in their superstar first baseman
"If the Toronto Blue Jays have any hope of gaining ground, they need their superstar to heat up.
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