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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has an honest defense of his $500 million Blue Jays flop

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Vladimir Guerrero Jr., under intense scrutiny following his $500 million contract extension with the Blue Jays, addressed criticism about his performance during a poor 2026 season. He admitted to feeling pressure from both the large contract and fan expectations, explaining that his current struggles do not reflect future potential. At age 27, Guerrero is batting .263 with only nine home runs and a .695 OPS, far below previous MVP-caliber standards.

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Vladimir Guerrero Jr., 27, addressed criticism surrounding his $500 million contract with the Toronto Blue Jays during an interview with Telemicro News. The slugger acknowledged the pressure from fans who believe he has not lived up to expectations, batting just .263 this season with only nine home runs and 56 RBIs, significantly below his MVP-caliber standards. Guerrero noted that the contract was based on past achievements rather than future performance. This disappointing year coincides with a challenging season for the Blue Jays, who entered mid-September at 77-80, close to missing the postseason.

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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. pushed back on the criticism surrounding his massive contract amid a disappointing 2026 season. asserted

Jr. → push → season

The Blue Jays slugger acknowledged the pressure that has come with his 14-year, $500 million extension while discussing his struggles and flack he’s received from Toronto fans. “The contract I got was based on what I did, not necessarily for what I’m going to do,” Guerrero told Telemicro News, as translated by Héctor Gómez. asserted

Guerrero → acknowledge → Gómez

“I understand why the fans believe it’s the other way around. asserted

it → understand → ?

Sometimes I think that way too, like, ‘Oh, they give me this money and I’m not doing enough,’ but you know I try my best and I’m working hard.” asserted

I → think → best

Guerrero, 27, has failed to live up to his MVP-caliber standards this season, batting .263 with just nine home runs, 56 RBIs and a .695 OPS heading into Wednesday’s play. asserted

Guerrero → fail → play

The six-time All-Star had hit at least 23 long balls in each of his previous five full seasons. asserted

Star → hit → seasons

Perhaps most puzzling, Guerrero didn’t hit a home run at Rogers Centre until Sept. 13, adding another bizarre wrinkle to the season. asserted

Guerrero → hit → season

His struggles have coincided with a setback season for Toronto, which entered Wednesday 77-80 and on the verge of missing the postseason after nearly winning the World Series last October. asserted

which → coincide → Series

Guerrero admitted that some of the support he has received has faded along with his production. asserted

he → admit → production

“The fans, I know how they are,” Guerrero said. asserted

Guerrero → know → ?

“When you are doing great they are 100 percent behind you, but when you are not at your best, not everybody is behind you, almost nobody supports you. asserted

nobody → do → you

“Those are my real fans, the ones that are supporting me all the time.” asserted

that → support → me

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has an honest defense of his $500 million Blue Jays flop

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