Blue Jays’ Vladimir Guerrero Jr Sends 2-Word Message On New Outfielder

BusinessSportsMoneyBlue Jays’ Vladimir Guerrero Jr Sends 2-Word Message On New OutfielderByPeter Chawaga,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Chawaga is a writer and editor covering Major League Baseball.Follow AuthorMay 18, 2026, 07:06pm EDTPHOENIX, ARIZONA - APRIL 19: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. #27 of the Toronto Blue Jays warms up on deck during the MLB game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on April 19, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Blue Jays defeated the Diamondbacks 10-4. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)Getty ImagesThe Toronto Blue Jays won their series against the Detroit Tigers but head into one against the division rival New York Yankees with some ground to make up.After enduring all the way to the World Series last year and then adding plenty of talent to the roster, the Blue Jays have a disappointing record and sit well behind the Tampa Bay Rays at the top of the American League East.As the team’s pitchers fight to stay healthy, some key bats in the lineup haven’t performed as expected, particularly franchise slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr.“Nothing is going right for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. right now,” as Sportsnet put it on Saturday. “The Toronto Blue Jays superstar is enduring one of the worst slumps of his MLB career at the plate. Guerrero Jr. is 1-for-22 in his last six games following Saturday's 0-for-4 performance in Toronto's extra-inning win over the Detroit Tigers. And overall, he's currently 6-for-51 dating back to late April.”ForbesPhillies Send Blue Jays, Vladimir Guerrero Jr Message Amid Bryce Harper SurgeBy Peter ChawagaNew Toronto Blue Jays Outfielder Yohendrick Pinango Makes Surprising ImpressionWith the team’s best hitter stuck in a prolonged slump, the Blue Jays have turned to some newcomers to make up for it. Rookie infielder Kazuma Okamoto leads the team in home runs, RBI and slugging percentage. And 23-year-old outfielder Yohendrick Pinango is batting .36...