Vladimir Guerrero Jr. struggles as Blue Jays chase final wild card

The Toronto Blue Jays sit one game behind the Cleveland Guardians for the final American League wild-card spot as of Wednesday. First baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has hit.261 with eight home runs through 131 games, failing to provide the expected power from the middle of the order. While the team remains in contention, Guerrero’s.354 slugging percentage and lack of home games at Rogers Centre have hindered the offense. The Blue Jays currently hold a 73-73 record with a minus-37 run differential. Toronto faces a remaining schedule that includes series against the Baltimore Orioles, Detroit Tigers, Texas Rangers, and Cincinnati Reds. The team depends on sustained extra-base production from Guerrero to bridge the gap with the Guardians in the final weeks of the season.

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