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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. named American League LVP for first half of season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 11:43 PM

Last updated Jul 10, 2026

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. named American League LVP for first half of season

Summary

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has been named the American League's Least Valuable Player for the first half of the season. Despite signing a 14-year, $500 million contract extension, Guerrero has struggled significantly, hitting only 5 home runs with an OPS of.694 through 88 games. His performance has contributed to the Blue Jays ranking near the bottom in several offensive categories. Guerrero will withdraw from the upcoming MLB All-Star game to focus on improving in the second half of the season, as the team aims for postseason contention.

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•Guerrero Jr. has an OPS of.694 this season.
•Blue Jays rank 28th in OPS for first basemen.
•He has hit just 5 home runs so far.
•Guerrero withdraws from the All-Star game for rest.
•The Blue Jays need Guerrero to improve for postseason hopes.

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Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was named the Least Valuable Player in the American League in the first half.Guerrero, who is in the first year of his 14-year, $500 million contract extension with Toronto, has been arguably the most disappointing player in all of baseball so far through the first half of […] The post Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Named American League LVP in 1st Half appeared first on HEAVY.
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Yahoo SportsJul 10, 2026, 11:43 PM
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Named American League LVP in 1st Half
Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was named the Least Valuable Player in the American League in the first half.Guerrero, who is in the first year of his 14-year, $500 million contract extension with Toronto, has been arguably the most disappointing player in all of baseball so far through the first half of […] The post Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Named American League LVP in 1st Half appeared first on HEAVY.

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