John Schneider defends Vladimir Guerrero Jr. amid benching calls
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 1:27 AM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider addressed suggestions to bench Vladimir Guerrero Jr. following the team's 3-2 loss. Guerrero went 0-for-4 in the game, bringing his season batting average to.268 and just four home runs. Despite continued struggles and a disappointing team performance, Schneider remains committed to keeping Guerrero in the lineup, emphasizing the need for the first baseman in order to succeed. The Blue Jays have a 39-45 record this season, having previously reached the World Series last year.
- •Guerrero hitting.268 this season with four home runs.
- •Blue Jays swept in four games at home by Texas.
- •Schneider insists Guerrero will not be benched despite poor performance.
- •Blue Jays currently 39-45, far from last season's success.
- •Team struggled to generate offense early in games.
- 1:27 AMYahoo Sports — John Schneider Responds to Calls to Bench Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
"Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider provided clarity on the possibility of benching first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Guerrero had another awful day at the plate on Sunday in the Blue Jays’ 3-2 loss, going 0-4. Right now, Guerrero is hitting just .268 with a below-average .697 OPS and a shockingly low 4 homers this […] The post John Schneider Responds to Calls to Bench Vladimir Guerrero Jr. appeared first on HEAVY.
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