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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has Laser Eye Surgery
Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (eye) has undergone laser eye surgery early in the offseason, according to Sportsnet. Guerrero had a season to forget in 2026 after coming extremely close to winning the World Series the fall prior, and he was one of the biggest busts overall in fantasy baseball. The right-handed slugger had full-season career lows in batting average (.260), on-base percentage (.332), OPS (.688), home runs (nine), and RBI (57). Guerrero drew 56 walks in 609 plate appearances, his lowest total in a full season since he was a rookie in 2019. With one of their biggest stars struggling, the Blue Jays failed to make the playoffs after their deep postseason run the year before. Toronto and Guerrero are hoping that his laser-eye surgery will help his overall numbers in 2027 as the team looks to get back to the postseason. Guerrero's lack of power was the most concerning part of his struggles this year, and it is unclear if eye surgery will be able to fix that as he heads into his ninth season in the major leagues. He will definitely come at more of a discount in fantasy drafts next spring.
Source: Sportsnet
Source: Sportsnet
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. a Late Addition to Game 1 Lineup
Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (back) was a late addition to the team's starting lineup for Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader against the division-rival Baltimore Orioles, according to MLB.com. Guerrero made the start at first base and is hitting second against Orioles right-hander Chris Bassitt. After being pulled from Sunday's series finale against the Texas Rangers with lower-back tightness, Guerrero was not scheduled to be in Tuesday's lineup before the game was postponed due to inclement weather. He was also not initially in the starting nine for Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader at Camden Yards. Guerrero felt good while hitting before the game and convinced the coaching staff to let him play as Toronto's slim hopes of making the playoffs dim with each day. The 27-year-old is now just looking to finish strong after an extremely disappointing 2026 campaign. The six-time All-Star enters play Wednesday with just nine home runs in 529 at-bats while slashing .263/.336/.359.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Out for Game 1 of Wednesday's Doubleheader
Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (back) remains out of action for Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader at Camden Yards against the division-rival Baltimore Orioles, per MLB.com. Sean Keys will make another start at first base and will bat fifth against Orioles right-hander Chris Bassitt. Guerrero is considered day-to-day right now in the final week of the regular season after departing Sunday's game early against the Texas Rangers due to tightness in his lower back. It is something that the 27-year-old Canadian slugger has already dealt with this year, and it could explain why the six-time All-Star has had a very disappointing 2026 campaign. Guerrero enters play on Wednesday with a .263/.336/.359 slash line, a .695 OPS, only nine home runs, 56 RBI, 71 runs scored, and seven steals across his 529 at-bats. Toronto entered play on Wednesday four games out of the final wild-card spot in the American League and on the brink of elimination. If they lose the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader, Guerrero could be shut down for the rest of the week.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Out of Toronto's Lineup on Monday
Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (back) is missing from the team's starting nine for Monday's series opener on the road against the division-rival Baltimore Orioles, per MLB.com. Sean Keys will make the start at first base for Toronto and will bat fifth against Orioles right-hander Shane Baz at Camden Yards. Guerrero is dealing with more lower-back tightness and will sit out to begin the week after he was pulled from Sunday's game early against the Texas Rangers. Vladdy is considered day-to-day for now, but with Toronto's postseason hopes hanging by a thread going into the final week of the regular season, he could be shut down any day now if the Blue Jays are eliminated. Although Guerrero has looked much better in 18 games in September, the 2026 campaign has been a bitter disappointment for the 27-year-old Canadian, as he is currently slashing .263/.336/.359 with a .695 OPS, only nine home runs, 56 RBI, 71 runs scored, and seven stolen bases across his 529 at-bats. He has not hit more than two home runs in any month this season.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Exits Early on Sunday with Lower-Back Tightness
Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (back) was removed early from his team's win over the Texas Rangers on Sunday with lower-back tightness, per Hazel Mae of MLB International. Guerrero Jr. had one hit in two plate appearances before exiting the game. The 27-year-old has had a disappointing season in 2026, hitting .262/.335/.359 with nine home runs, 56 RBI, 71 runs scored, and seven stolen bases. After posting a 12.2% barrel rate and a .506 xSLG in 2025, Guerrero Jr. has logged a 7.0% barrel rate and a .406 xSLG this season. The star first baseman has been a bit better in September, hitting .292 with a .796 OPS across his first 74 plate appearances this month. If Guerrero Jr. is forced to miss time, Blue Jays infielder/outfielder Charles McAdoo could be in line for an increase in playing time.
Source: MLB International - Hazel Mae
Source: MLB International - Hazel Mae
Sean Keys Recalled from Triple-A After Strong August
Toronto Blue Jays corner infield/outfield prospect Sean Keys was rewarded with a call-up on the first day of September after raking at the plate over the better part of the last month. The Jays' sixth-ranked prospect hit .408 over his last 18 games before the promotion, including four doubles, two triples, and six home runs, which was good for a 1.281 OPS during that time. The former fourth-rounder debuted with Toronto in late June, but wasn't able to do much with his limited opportunities, going 6-for-36 (.167), although two of the six hits went for extra bases (one double, one home run). The left-handed hitter predominantly plays the corner infield spots, but manned left field in three of his last four games before the call-up, so that position is an option as well; however, he was absent from Toronto's lineup on Tuesday night, so it remains to be seen where he might play and how regular the at-bats will be. Fantasy managers can take a wait-and-see approach with Keys before deciding to snag him off the waiver wire.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Sean Keys Could Make Return Appearance with Blue Jays
Toronto Blue Jays corner infield prospect Sean Keys is having a nice month of August at Triple-A Buffalo and could make a return appearance in Toronto before the season is over. Keys had a stint with the Blue Jays earlier in the season and could be called back up based on his strong August, which has seen him hit .360 with six homers and 23 RBI with 20 runs scored in 89 at bats. With the Blue Jays, Keys was 6-for-36 with one homer and five RBI. Keys is the No. 6 prospect for the Blue Jays with 55-grade power and a 45-grade hit tool. The power that Keys has shown between two levels of the minors this season is encouraging as he has 27 homers and 78 RBI in 351 at bats. That type of power could play for the Blue Jays late this season and could also be helpful to fantasy managers in redraft leagues.
Source: Minor League Baseball
Source: Minor League Baseball
Sean Keys Doing his Best to Get Another Opportunity in the Big Leagues
Toronto Blue Jays corner-infield prospect Sean Keys did little when he debuted in Toronto earlier this season, but has hit nicely between two levels of the minors in 2026. Between Double-A New Hampshire and Triple-A Buffalo, Keys has 27 homers with 75 RBI while hitting a combined .293 with 72 runs scored. Keys got the call for 12 games with the Blue Jays and hit one homer with five RBI and a .167 batting average. Keys was just 6-for-36 in his debut stint and was sent back down to Buffalo. He's coming off a recent two-homer game for Buffalo and has six homers and 20 RBI in the month of August at Triple-A. So he is doing everything he can to prove himself ready for another shot with Toronto. The Blue Jays could use the power of Keys at the major league level, so fantasy managers will want to pay attention for news of another call-up.
Source: Minor League Baseball
Source: Minor League Baseball
Blue Jays Targeting Saturday Return for Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (concussion) is going through a full workout today that consists of running, fielding groundballs, and taking on-field batting practice, and the team is still targeting Saturday for his activation from the seven-day concussion injured list, according to Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet. Guerrero could play in a minor-league rehab game on Thursday or Friday with Single-A Dunedin if he clears his concussion testing. Fantasy managers can only hope that the 27-year-old six-time All-Star and two-time Silver Slugger winner can reset offensively after his short stint on the concussion IL to finish strong in 2026. Through his first 430 at-bats this year, Vladdy has been one of the biggest busts in fantasy, slashing .263/.337/.356 with a career-worst .693 OPS, only seven home runs, 46 RBI, 61 runs scored, and seven stolen bases in 115 games and 486 plate appearances. Despite how bad he has been, especially in the power department, Guerrero should remain rostered in all fantasy leagues. He is rostered in 96% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: Sportsnet.ca - Arden Zwelling
Source: Sportsnet.ca - Arden Zwelling
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Goes Through Workout, Making Swift Progress
Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (concussion) went through a light on-field workout at Tropicana Field on Tuesday and finished with some higher-intensity running, which is a good indication that he's making swift progress through MLB's concussion protocol, according to Sportsnet's Arden Zwelling. The Blue Jays placed Guerrero on the seven-day concussion injured list on Saturday, and it is unclear if he might make enough progress to have a chance to return this weekend against the New York Yankees when he is eligible. The 27-year-old Canadian has had a trying 2026 campaign and has been a massive bust for fantasy managers, slashing .263/.337/.356 with a career-worst .693 OPS, only seven home runs, 46 RBI, 61 runs scored, and seven stolen bases in 115 games across 486 plate appearances. Fantasy managers who have Guerrero rostered in dynasty/keeper leagues can only hope that his poor campaign has been the result of nagging injuries. He has yet to hit more than two home runs in any month this year and was hitting .244 (11-for-45) in 11 games in August before suffering a concussion.
Source: Sportsnet.ca - Arden Zwelling
Source: Sportsnet.ca - Arden Zwelling
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Placed on the Concussion Injured List
Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (concussion) was placed on the seven-day concussion injured list on Saturday, a day after colliding with George Lombard Jr. at third base. The 27-year-old had never been placed on the Injured List during his eight seasons in the majors and will now be out of the Blue Jays' lineup for at least seven days while both he and the team manage the situation. Both Kazuma Okamoto and Charles McAdoo will likely get some reps at first base while the team deals with life without Guerrero, who has struggled all season to get going. The usually reliable slugger has hit only seven home runs this season while sporting a career-low .263 batting average. The hope is that he can return after missing as little time as possible, though, at this point, it's unclear just how long he will remain out of action.
Source: Keegan Matheson
Source: Keegan Matheson
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Out With Head Injury on Saturday
Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (head) is absent from Saturday's starting nine against the division-rival New York Yankees, per MLB.com. Guerrero apparently took a knee to the head from Yankees shortstop George Lombard Jr. when he was sliding into third base in the sixth inning of Friday night's game and was pulled early. The 27-year-old was placed in the league's concussion protocol, and manager John Schneider said that the right-handed slugger was dealing with a headache. Fantasy managers should not be surprised if Guerrero is forced to the seven-day concussion injured list if his symptoms don't clear up soon. For now, we'll consider him day-to-day. Fantasy managers will want to check back on Sunday to see if he's cleared to return to the starting lineup. Charles McAdoo is starting at first base and batting ninth on Saturday against Yankees right-hander Cam Schlittler. Not much has gone right for Vladdy in 2026, as he's been one of the biggest fantasy busts, hitting .263/.337/.356 with a .693 OPS, only seven home runs, 46 RBI, 61 runs, and seven stolen bases across his 430 at-bats.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Exits Early After Collision, In Concussion Protocol
Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (head) was removed early during Friday's game against the New York Yankees. According to Mitch Bannon, Guerrero was removed after suffering a head injury while sliding into third base. Guerrero collided with the knee of George Lombard Jr., which resulted in Guerrero being pulled from the game for precautionary reasons. Before leaving, Guerrero went 1-for-3 at the plate with a single and a run scored. The Jays will likely continue to evaluate him, but for now, fantasy managers should consider Guerrero as day-to-day. There should be another update on his status ahead of Saturday's game. UPDATE: MLB.com's Keegan Matheson reports that Guerrero is going through the league's concussion protocol. Manager John Schneider said Guerrero had a "bit of a headache."
Source: Mitch Bannon
Source: Mitch Bannon
Kazuma Okamoto Scratched From Lineup With Knee Contusion
Toronto Blue Jays corner infielder Kazuma Okamoto (knee) was scratched from Tuesday's starting lineup against the division-rival Boston Red Sox with a left-knee contusion, according to the team. Charles McAdoo will now start at third base for Toronto and bat leadoff against Red Sox left-hander Patrick Sandoval at the Rogers Centre. For now, Okamoto should be considered day-to-day as he deals with what appears to be more of a minor knee injury. Fantasy managers should check back on Wednesday to see if he's good to go. Okamoto has really struggled at the plate since the All-Star break, batting .170 (15-for-88) with a .488 OPS, two home runs, three doubles, eight RBI, 11 runs scored, a stolen base, four walks, and 30 strikeouts in 23 games and 93 plate appearances. The Japanese native's power has been useful for fantasy managers in his first year in the big leagues, but the swing-and-miss issues have really surfaced so far in the second half of the season, making him a liability in the average and on-base-percentage departments.
Source: Toronto Blue Jays
Source: Toronto Blue Jays
Kazuma Okamoto Back in Blue Jays' Lineup on Tuesday
Toronto Blue Jays corner infielder Kazuma Okamoto (knee) is starting at third base and batting seventh on Tuesday for the team's matchup against the division-rival Boston Red Sox and left-hander Patrick Sandoval, per MLB.com. The Blue Jays held Okamoto out for Monday's series opener at the Rogers Centre with a contusion on his left knee, but it wasn't a serious injury, and he'll return a day later. The 30-year-old Japanese native has been a great source of power from the right side in his first year in the big leagues, hitting 24 home runs and driving in 70 in 427 at-bats, but he's striking out over 30% of the time and sports a weak .225 batting average and .299 on-base percentage. Okamoto has hit just .217 (23-for-106) against left-handed pitchers, with five of his 24 home runs on the year. He is 1-for-3 in his career against Sandoval and will have a lower fantasy ceiling in the seven-hole in his return to Toronto's starting nine for Game 2 of the series.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
