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Blue Jays Star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Apologizes for Comments About His $500 Million Contract

  • On Friday, Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. issued a public apology to fans and teammates before the series opener against the Cincinnati Reds at Rogers Centre.
  • Guerrero previously sparked backlash following a Spanish-language podcast interview with Veronica Batista, where he stated his 14-year, $500-million contract recognized past accomplishments rather than future performance.
  • The star has struggled significantly during the 2026 season, posting a.695 OPS and nine home runs while dealing with back and hamstring issues.
  • Speaking to reporters, Guerrero expressed regret for his remarks, noting his father advised him to apologize after realizing his words did not reflect his true intentions.
  • Manager John Schneider defended the franchise player, emphasizing unfortunate timing, while the organization hopes a longer offseason will allow Guerrero to reset for a bounce-back year.
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[Sports Chosun Reporter Na Yuri] He finally bowed his head. Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who caused controversy with his thoughtless remarks, has issued an official apology. Guerrero Jr., the star player of the Toronto Blue Jays, recently gave an interview in Spanish to a media outlet called 'Noticias Telemicro'. In this video interview, Guerrero Jr. stated, "The reason I signed the 14-year, $500 million (approximately 680 billion won) contract is tha…

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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. apologized to the supporters of the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday, following statements made in a Spanish podcast.

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TORONTO (AP) — Toronto’s Tiles Star, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., apologized on Friday for comments he made during a Spanish interview about his $500 million contract for 14 years.

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Toronto Sun broke the news in Toronto, Canada on Friday, September 25, 2026.
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