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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. responds to disappointing season amid $500M contract

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Last updated Sep 23, 2026

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. responds to disappointing season amid $500M contract

Summary

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. addressed his struggles during the 2026 season while speaking to Telemicro News. The Toronto Blue Jays first baseman has posted a batting average of.263 with nine home runs and a WAR of 1.3, a steep drop from the previous year. As the Blue Jays face playoff elimination, Guerrero pointed out that his $500 million contract was based on past performance rather than future expectations. Despite the disappointing season, he remains committed to improving and acknowledges the mixed support from fans. This ongoing season marks an early test for Guerrero and the team after their surprise run to the World Series in 2025.

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Key Details

•Guerrero Jr. has a.263 batting average and nine home runs in 2026.
•Toronto Blue Jays are near playoff elimination with expected finishing below.500.
•Guerrero signed a $500 million contract prior to the season, running through 2039.
•He emphasizes that the contract reflects past achievements, not future performance.
•Blue Jays aim to recover from surprising struggles after their 2025 World Series run.

Latest Updates

5:25 PMCBS MLB — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. defends bad start to $500M contract: 'Based on what I did, not ... what I'm going to do'

What they're saying

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The power-zapped first baseman put up a disappointing 2026 for a Blue Jays team that went from the World Series to closing in on playoff elimination
— CBS MLBby Dayn Perry

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