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Blue Jays All-Star Guerrero Apologizes for Comments Made in Podcast Interview

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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