Vladimir Guerrero Admits $500M Contract Weighed on Him in Down Year

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero stood by recent comments admitting his 14-year, $500M contract weighed on him during a disappointing 2026 campaign where he batted .263 with 9 homers and a .695 OPS. Guerrero returned from lower-back tightness to play in Wednesday's elimination loss to Baltimore, clarified viral comments regarding his salary reflecting past performance, and vowed to rigorously prepare in the offseason to overcome his struggles.