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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. struggles in 2026, Blue Jays need bounce back

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 7:24 AM

Last updated Oct 20, 2026

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. struggles in 2026, Blue Jays need bounce back

Summary

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had a disappointing 2026 season with the Toronto Blue Jays, posting a wRC+ of 95 after averaging 139 from 2023 to 2025. Despite consistent playing time and injuries that didn't directly relate to his decline, Guerrero's significant drop in offensive production raises concerns for the team's future. Analysts will explore comparable player declines to predict Guerrero's recovery potential as the Blue Jays aim to improve in 2027.

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•Guerrero played 144 games and had 609 plate appearances in 2026.
•His offensive numbers suffered a notable decline, primarily due to a power outage.
•Historical analysis shows rare extreme declines in young players; recoveries vary.
•Guerrero had the best defensive metrics of his career despite hitting struggles.
•Blue Jays must address Guerrero's issues for potential playoff contention.

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It’s no secret that a big part of the Blue Jays’ disappointing 2026 was the result of a disastrous season by superstar first baseman Vladimir Guerrero jr. Vlad’s offensive production cratered, from an average wRC+ of 139 from 2023-2025 to 95 this past season. If the team’s going to get back into contention in 2027 […]
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