Vladimir Guerrero Jr. undergoes laser eye surgery for vision improvement
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 11:54 PM
Last updated Oct 12, 2026
Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has reportedly undergone laser eye surgery following a disappointing 2026 season. The procedure aims to enhance his vision and help him recover from a year where he hit only 9 home runs and struggled with injuries, including concussion issues. Guerrero's performance has significantly declined since his near-MVP season in 2021, where he posted 48 home runs and 121 RBIs. He has averaged 28 home runs in the years since but fell short this season with a.260 batting average. Guerrero hopes that this corrective surgery will lead to an improvement in his numbers and return to form next season.
- •Guerrero Jr. had a career-low 9 home runs in 2026.
- •He averaged 28 home runs per season prior to this year.
- •The laser eye surgery is aimed at correcting long-standing vision issues.
- •Guerrero expressed frustration over performance expectations linked to his contract.
- •He hopes to regain MVP-caliber form post-surgery.
- 11:54 PMYahoo Sports — Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. reportedly has laser eye surgery, hoping to improve from career-worst 2026 season
"Guerrero hit only 9 home runs in 2026, far below the 28 he's averaged during his eight MLB seasons.
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