Guerrero Jr. remains hopeful as Blue Jays battle through disappointing season
Toronto Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has asked fans for patience as the team struggles through a difficult 2026 MLB season. Despite low playoff odds, Guerrero remains committed to playing hard for the remainder of the schedule.
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Home News World Sports Entertainment Science Royal Trending Health Videos Technology Sports Guerrero Jr. remains hopeful as Blue Jays battle through disappointing season Before Saturday's game, Toronto sat 10 games below .500, 6.5 games behind the final American League wild card spot
Toronto Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has urged fans to remain patient, saying the team will continue fighting despite a disappointing 2026 MLB season.
Speaking to reporters before Saturday's game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park, Guerrero said the Blue Jays still believe they can turn their season around with 58 games remaining.
“(There are) 58 games left, and you know how baseball is. Anything can happen. I know I can get better. Just frustrating. But we're just going — myself and the rest of the guys — to continue to play hard, and we'll see at the end of the season," Guerrero said.
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